Laborer, General (Seasonal)

FS System; Van Horne (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

New Century FS in Ames, Iowa, seeks a diligent operations assistant to help run the retail supply location. You will assist with daily tasks, follow the facility and equipment maintenance schedule, and support inventory and product distribution.

You may drive and deliver as needed, keep the warehouse organized, and collaborate with the location manager to address safety and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes reliability and teamwork in a fast-paced commercial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with supervision to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certificate and CDL.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and safety awareness.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations at retail supply location.
• Follow maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Assist with inventory and distribution of products.
• Drive and deliver miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stock and move warehouse product and material.
• Work with location manager on safety and compliance issues.
• Support other operations staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long‑term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri‑finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for assisting with operations at retail supply location.

Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Assists with inventory and distribution of products.

Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.

Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.

Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.

Maintains the facility, equipment, and company image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to obtain and maintain a forklift certificate and a CDL.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Move up to 100 pounds

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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