Operations Specialist

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY; Little Rock (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO accrual and holidays

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Clothing allowance

10% discount at How-To Building Center

Job summary

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY in Little Rock, IA seeks an Operations Specialist to support daily grain and agronomy operations, ensuring safe handling, quality control, and timely product distribution. The role includes equipment operation, inventory tracking, and customer service within a fast-paced facility.

The position requires physical labor, ability to work extended hours during peak seasons, and a focus on safety and teamwork. CDL preferred; training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or agricultural training preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends during peak seasons.
• CDL or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sample, weigh, and grade incoming grain loads.
• Operate and maintain grain handling equipment (elevators, conveyors, dryers, legs, bins).
• Load and unload trucks, and other transport vehicles.
• Monitor grain quality, moisture, and temperature; perform blending as required.
• Maintain accurate records of grain movement and inventory.
• Assist with facility housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections.
• Deliver products to customers as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Operations Specialist

Full Time Manual Labor Little Rock, IA, US

Overall Job Function:

The Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting daily operations at the grain and agronomy facility, including the safe and efficient handling, storage, and shipment of grain, as well as assisting with agronomy product distribution and application support. This position plays a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and customer service standards.

Essential Job Functions:

Receive, sample, weigh, and grade incoming grain loads.

Operate and maintain grain handling equipment (elevators, conveyors, dryers, legs, and bins).

Load and unload trucks, and other transport vehicles.

Monitor grain quality, moisture, and temperature; perform blending as required.

Maintain accurate records of grain movement and inventory.

Assist with facility housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections.

Agronomy Operations:

Assist with the handling, blending, and loading of fertilizer and crop protection products.

Support custom applicators and agronomy sales staff with product logistics.

Operate equipment such as tender trucks, forklifts, loaders, and mixing systems.

Maintain chemical and fertilizer storage areas in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Deliver products to customers as needed (Class A or B CDL preferred).

Secondary Responsibilities:

Follow all company and regulatory safety procedures (OSHA, DOT, EPA).

Participate in training and safety meetings.

Support other team members during peak seasons (planting and harvest).

Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.

Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.

All other duties assigned.

High level of customer service focus

Supports a consistent professional image of the company.

Observes safety policy and procedure as an absolute

Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure.

Good listening and communication skills.

Work ethic of the highest integrity.

Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.

Effectively solve problems.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or agricultural training preferred.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Ability to work extended hours and weekends during peak seasons.

CDL or ability to obtain one preferred.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Work Requirements:

This position is based in a fast-paced office setting. Equipment utilized will be a computer, phone, fax, copy machine and other standard office equipment. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday 8 to 5. Occasional hours between 7 am and 8 pm. Position will travel between all FCS locations and will occasionally work outside exposed to elements, work from heights, work around loud noise, be exposed to grain dust and agricultural equipment.

While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is low.

*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
• PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
• Paid Holidays
• Company bonus incentive
• Excellent health insurance plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Clothing Allowance
• 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center