Seasonal General Laborer - New Century FS - Melbourne, IA

New Century FS, Inc.; Melbourne (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc. in Ames, Iowa seeks a versatile team member to assist daily operations at our facility. You will support retail location activities, handle inventory and distribution, and help with delivery and stocking while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, reliable teamwork, and adherence to company policies. Some extended hours, driving responsibilities, and ongoing training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is normally required.
• Demonstrates abilities in business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and decision making.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed by business conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record; willing to obtain forklift certification and CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations at the retail supply location.
• Follow maintenance schedules for facility and equipment.
• Assist with inventory and distribution of products.
• Drive and deliver miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stock and move warehouse product and materials.
• Assist full-time and part-time operations personnel.
• Maintain facility, equipment and company image.
• Help achieve goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinate with location manager on safety and compliance issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Collaboration

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

CDL

Job description

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long‑term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri‑finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose And Summary Statement

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for assisting with operations at retail supply location.
• Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.
• Assists with inventory and distribution of products.
• Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.
• Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.
• Assists both full‑time and part‑time operations personnel.
• Maintains the facility, equipment, and company image.
• Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

Other Job Functions

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.
• May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to obtain and maintain a forklift certificate and a CDL.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Occasionally Exposed Or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Move up to 100 pounds

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.