Production Operations - Agronomy/Grain

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE; Faulkton (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE is seeking an Operator to join the Agronomy and Grain Operations team in Faulkton, SD. The role focuses on day-to-day operation support in agronomy and grain departments, including machinery handling, loading/unloading, and equipment monitoring.

The position requires physical work, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility for overtime and varied conditions. The company offers competitive benefits and a community-focused work environment.

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 up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of PPE including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute processes and operate machinery and equipment for agronomy and grain operations.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars; transfer and blend grain as needed.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment and perform light maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor equipment and input data into computer systems.
• Provide customer service and promote teamwork across plant operations.
• Adhere to safety regulations including OSHA, vehicle policies, fleet safety, and DOT rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual labor

Safety-minded

Education

Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience

Tools

CDL

Job description

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Production Operations - Agronomy/Grain

Full Time Manual Labor Faulkton, Faulkton, SD, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 3343

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: we will do something great for farms and familiesin rural communitiesthat nobody else will do.To accomplish this, Agtegraoffers 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 Operator to join our Agronomy and Grain Operations team. The Operator will be responsible for assisting the agronomy and grain departments day-to-day operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading out chemical, seed or fertilizer to customers. This position involves the frequent operation of Payloaders, Skidloaders, Tractor/Mowers, Locomotives, Telehandlers and Forklifts.
• Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading and unloading trucks and railcars as well as other grain handling such as filling or reclaiming ground piles, transferring and blending.
• Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

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 up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in agriculture
  

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 employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 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 is frequently exposed 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 in the work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.