Operations Technician

AgState; Newell (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AgState is seeking a motivated Location Support Specialist in Newell, Iowa. The role involves supporting agronomy and grain operations, interacting with customers, and conducting various office and outdoor tasks. With a strong focus on safety and excellence, this entry-level position offers a full-time opportunity with generous benefits and career growth.

Benefits

401K Match or Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Valid state motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Entry-level position; preference for related experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, drying, blending, and loading grain.
• Weigh and record grades of incoming and outgoing loads.
• Support managing ag chemicals and fertilizers.

Skills

Good computer skills

Education

One year of related experience and/or education preferred

Job description

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AgState is currently seeking a Location Support Specialist! Are you a hard worker with a desire to grow and learn in your career? Join our team today!

We are seeking a motivated individual who will be responsible, under the direction of the Location Leader, for agronomy and grain operations. This position as a Location Support Specialist may include helping with outside operations, weighing and unloading/loading trucks, helping with loading trains, supporting our chemical and fertilizer areas, scale operations, customer interaction, answering phones, and so much more. At AgState, you will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellence and a stable career that offers the following outstanding benefits!

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Salary Continuation
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Employee discounts and local discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Paid Time off Accrual
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES of a LOCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Assist in receiving, drying, blending, and loading grain as needed at our outside location.
• Weigh incoming and outgoing loads at scale, record grades, input scale tickets, and file tickets.
• Office duties as assigned. (Cleaning, Fuel orders, Feed Orders, etc.)
• Assist with rail shuttle loading and rail billing in special locations.
• Support aspects of Agronomy Operations.
• Support managing ag chemicals and fertilizer while learning chemical rates, uses, and restrictions.
• Work in a safe & efficient manner.
• Support all functions of Grain and Agronomy operations.
• Perform housekeeping and daily checks as required.
• Always utilize good customer service skills, when servicing and greeting customers, and when collaborating with co-workers and other departments within the company.
• Respond to customer inquiries at the counter and over the phone.
• Work overtime and seasonal hours as required.
• Assist at other locations as needed.
  
  

You Have:

• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Good computer skills
• One year of related experience and/or education preferred, but not required.
• Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.

APPLY NOW!

To submit your application or to view our other openings within the company visit us online at www.AgState.org Contact Human Resources for an Internal Application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Farming

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