Plant Operations/Loader

Agtegra; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Agtegra Cooperative in Oakes, ND is seeking a motivated Loader to join our Plant Operations team. You will operate and maintain equipment used for blending, loading dry and liquid fertilizer, and bagged seed, ensuring efficient, accurate processes.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety regulations; prior experience with agricultural handling is a plus. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and career growth in a local agricultural

Qualifications

• Must have Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license with CDL eligibility.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for blending and loading dry and liquid fertilizer.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment; perform light maintenance and repairs.
• Follow label instructions and mixing orders for crop protection products and seed treatment.
• Provide excellent customer service and support continuous improvement in operations.
• Follow safety policies, OSHA, DOT, and fleet safety regulations.

Skills

CDL eligibility

Heavy lifting capability

Safety conscious

Education

Diploma/GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Oakes, ND, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 3336

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com .

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ‘ Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do . ’ To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities . Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It’snot just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here .

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Loader to join our Plant Operations team. The Loader will be responsible for operatingand maintaining all equipment associated with the blending, mixing, and loading of dry bulk fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, bulk and packaged chemical,bulkand bagged seed .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including dry fertilizer bulk handling equipment such as bobcats, forklift, and payloader.
• Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipmentutilizedby the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repairwork.
• Following label instructions and proper mixing orders when loading crop protection products, blending fertilizer, or when treating or inoculating seed.
• Interacting regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork focused environment.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/GED or 0-1 Year Related Experience or combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending,lifting upto 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonableaccommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employeeis regularly required tostand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employeeis occasionally required tosit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,frequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee isfrequentlyexposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level inthe work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.