Operations Specialist

FS System; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Three Rivers FS Company in Manchester, IA seeks an Operations Specialist to assist daily operations at the facility. You will operate sprayers/floater, trucks, and equipment, ensuring timely, accurate work and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a high school diploma, 0–2 years experience, and ability to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements, as well as pesticide/fertilizer applicator licenses as needed. CDL and licenses must be maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license with endorsements, driving record, and medical card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations at the retail location and follow the facility and equipment maintenance schedule.
• Inventory and distribution of products and delivering customer products as requested.
• Load/unload, weigh trucks and trailers, ensuring proper axle weights.
• Assist both full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Support Crop Specialists with installs, data, mapping and other needs.
• Maintain facility and equipment image and safety compliance.
• Help improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL license with endorsements

Pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses/certifications

Job description

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Operations Specialist - Three Rivers FS - Manchester, IA

Company: Three Rivers FS Company

City: Manchester

State: IA

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability of the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and the greater good.

Three Rivers FS Company

Location Operations Specialist

Department: Operations JOB CODE:

REPORTS TO: Location Manager FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt Prepared Date: February 2024

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility. Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field. In addition, operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location and follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Responsible for inventory and distribution of products along with making delivery of customer products as requested.

Stocks and moves warehouse product and material, loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars while ensuring products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met.

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

Assists Crop Specialists and Precision Farming Team with installs, data, mapping and other internal and external customer needs.

Maintains the facility and equipment image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards.

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.

Assures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed.

Follows Three Rivers Company Policies, GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Positions at this level have no formally assigned supervisory responsibility. Employees are responsible only for the performance of their own assigned work. They may be asked to train new employees in the scope of this position.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience.

Must be able to acquire and maintain a Class A CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

Must be able to have and maintain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied. Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.

Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on Three Rivers’ 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.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned 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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