Location Operations

Innovative Ag Services; Town of Masonville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services in New York seeks a location operations staff member to provide daily operational support, perform maintenance, and assist with farm supply distribution. The role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely in an agricultural environment.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, tool inventory, and adherence to safety policies. Local regulations may require a CDL; willingness to obtain is expected.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems.
• Shows initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned workplace on time; report lateness or absences to supervisor.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned.
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.
• Participate in safety and job related training programs provided by the company.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative & commitment

Effective communication

Multitasking & organization

Math skills

Class A CDL

Job description

Primary Objective: To provide daily location operations support in an efficient and safe manner. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working
• Participate in safety and job related training programs provided by the company
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Class A CDL.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.