Oper, (Seasonal) Agronomy Scale - AgVantage FS - Chapin, IA

AgVantage FS; Chapin (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GROWMARK in Chapin, IA is seeking a Scale Operator to weigh incoming and outgoing agricultural products, ensure accurate record-keeping, and perform various administrative tasks to support the agronomy department.

You will operate the scale to weigh trucks, record data in the system, and maintain organized documentation. The job also involves customer service, coordinating deliveries, handling deposits, and assisting with statements reconciliation, all while following safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in agriculture or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrate essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Work is conducted mainly in a typical office environment, with slight exposure to other warehousing or storage facilities with generally satisfactory conditions, sometimes in a noisy, open area while interacting with team members and serving customer’s needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates the scale to weigh trucks and agricultural products accurately.
• Record and maintain weight data in the system.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures during weighing process.
• Keeps all office supplies stocked and office equipment in working order.
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain organized files and documentation.
• Support the agronomy team with scheduling and coordinating deliveries and pickups.
• Maintains customer account information in multiple software systems and data management.
• Performs various accounting functions. Collects deposits or payments as they are received and assists with customer statement reconciliation.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agriculture-related coursework or background

Job description

POSTING DATES: At least five business days

SUPERVISOR: Justin Carlson

LOCATION: Chapin, IA

Purpose And Summary Statement

Responsible for operating the scale to weigh incoming and outgoing agricultural products, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and performing various administrative tasks to support the agronomy department.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates the scale to weigh trucks and agricultural products accurately
• Record and maintain weight data in the system
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures during weighing process
• Keeps all office supplies stocked and office equipment in working order
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain organized files and documentation
• Support the agronomy team with scheduling and coordinating deliveries and pickups
• Maintains customer account information in multiple software systems and data management
• Performs various accounting functions. Collects deposits or payments as they are received and assists with customer statement reconciliation.

Other Job Functions

• Report any discrepancies or issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Occasionally may be asked to drive and run local errands as requested.
• May be required to cross-train and substitute for other administrative positions.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in agriculture or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrate essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Work is conducted mainly in a typical office environment, with slight exposure to other warehousing or storage facilities with generally satisfactory conditions, sometimes in a noisy, open area while interacting with team members and serving customer’s needs.
• 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.
• 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.

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.