Operations (DOT) - Junction, KS

Central Valley Ag; York (NE); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Ag, a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Nebraska, is seeking an Operations team member for Junction, KS. Responsibilities include unloading and loading grain and agronomy products, assisting in fertilizer and chemical handling, and maintaining inventory and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and strong customer service. Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license (CDL with tanker/HazMat preferred), and familiarity with DOT

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Preferred to have or obtain Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Preferred to have or obtain Commercial Applicator’s License.
• DOT experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build relationships with internal teams and customers.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Safety-first mindset and safe work culture.
• High ethical standards and reliability.
• Capable of planning, prioritizing, and organizing resources to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to multitask and set priorities.
• Works well with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Unload grain products from company or customer trucks.
• Deliver agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical, and seed to customers.
• Load agronomy products onto customer trucks.
• Receive dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals, and seed.
• Assist in operating liquid and dry plants.
• Assist in scheduling, mixing, and loading fertilizers and chemicals.
• Help ensure accurate mixing of chemicals and fertilizers; assist blender operations.
• Drive company trucks to transfer grain and agronomy products.
• Operate tender trucks for custom application equipment.
• Serve as back-up for custom applicators if certified.
• Assist with train loads and inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels and keep supervisor informed.
• Assist with scale operations.
• Perform general maintenance on buildings, equipment, and vehicles with documentation.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate and timely.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain housekeeping.
• Support other divisions and locations as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Skills

HS diploma

Driver's license

CDL tanker HazMat

Applicator license

DOT knowledge

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

HS or GED

Job description

Operations (DOT) - Junction, KS

Full Time Manual Labor Linn, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3279

PURPOSE

As an Operations employee at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for assisting in receiving, shipping and handling grain and agronomy and to perform preventative maintenance and cleaning as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help with unloading of grain products for company owned and customer ownedtrucks.
• Assists in delivery of agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical and seed to customers.
• Assists in the loading of agronomy products to customer trucks.
• Assists in the receiving of dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
• Provides assistance in the operations of the liquid and dry plant.
• Provides assistance in the scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
• Helps in ensuring the accuracy of mixing chemicals and fertilizers and assists with blender operations.
• Drives company owned trucks for the purpose of transferring grain and agronomy products.
• Drives tender trucks to supply Central Valley Ag custom application equipment.
• If certified, serves as back-up for custom applicators.
• Assists with the train loads going out.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining grain quality.
• Conducts and helps manage grain and agronomy inventory.
• Monitors and keeps supervisor apprised of inventory levels.
• Assists with scale operations.
• Performs general maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, includingnecessary documentation.
• Assists in ensuring that paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties.
• Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory roles with the position

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• High School or GED diploma.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
• Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
• Great basic mechanical skills.
• Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
• We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
• Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
• Works well with othersto achieve a common goal.

Central Valley Ag

Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com .

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Updated: March 2022