Seasonal Chemical & Fertilizer Operation Laborer

River Valley Cooperative; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Cooperative seeks a Seasonal Operator to provide quality products and services to member-owners and support a sustainable, local cooperative operation. You will operate and maintain equipment, handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals, and may unload and load grain from storage bins and transportation during peak seasons.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, keep equipment clean, and use heavy machinery such as an end loader or skid steer while adhering to OSHA/DOT

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL or Seasonal CDL is a plus.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles.
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals.
• May unload and load grain from storage bins and/or transportation.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Utilize heavy machinery, such as an end loader or skid steer.
• Observe all OSHA, DOT, state, federal safety regulations at all times.
• Follow housekeeping practices that keep the facilities neat and clean.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Tools

CDL

Job description

As a Seasonal Operator, you will be responsible for providing quality products and services in the operations that will assist member owners of River Valley Cooperative to be financially successful in their farming operations and provide for a sustainable local cooperative operation to serve member needs.What You'll Do:Operate and maintain all equipment and vehiclesHandle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicalsMay unload and load grain from storage bins and or transportation.Perform daily vehicle inspectionsClean and maintain equipmentUtilize heavy machinery, such as an end loader or skid steerObserve all OSHA, DOT, state, federal safety regulations at all times.Follow housekeeping practices that keep the facilities neat and clean.Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What You'll bring:Previous experience in agriculture or a related field preferredBasic computer skillsValid driver’s licenseCDL or Seasonal CDL is a plus!Working Conditions:May be exposed to dust, noise, heat, cold, ag chemicals, and vapors, and moving machinery. May be required to work long hours in season, as well as work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.Benefits: For information about our benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/careers..