Agronomy Operations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures a safe work environment as outlined by NEW Cooperative’s policies and procedures.
• Operating seed treatment and fertilizing (liquid/dry) mixing equipment.
• Preparing crop protection chemicals for loading or delivery.
• Loading of chemical, seed, and fertilizer onto farmers mode of transport.
• Delivery and receiving of product(s). 
• Continuance of general housekeeping and cleanliness within/around facilities.
• Learn to operate and perform tasks with seed treatment equipment.
• Operate liquid fertilizer equipment, assist with refillable containers, and packaged product.
• Forklift and hand truck operation conducted in a safe and effective manner. 
• Work order creation/modification/dispensing.
• Customer receipt creation/modification/dispensing
• Inventory counting, documenting, and reporting.  
• Tallying of ordered/on-hand product.
• Bill of lading verification, submission, and recording.

• Off-season duties may consist of equipment repairs, product receipt, general shop/warehouse duties, and others as assigned.

• Work and provide support in other areas of the location including but not limited to grain, transportation, etc. 

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED or relevant work experience.
• Must be licensed and have an acceptable driving record and be insurable to drive.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements of tanker and hazmat.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Handler’s or Applicator’s License along with seed treatment. 
• Must have computer experience in the Microsoft office suite in Windows based operating system (preferred). 

Job Performance Skills:

Adaptability/Flexibility/ Change Management

Adapts easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Promptly switches strategies or tactics if the current ones are not working. Works comfortably with people of widely differing styles, temperaments, and preferences. Deals maturely with anger, frustration and disappointment. Bounces back quickly from setbacks and frustrations. Is able to see the merits of positions other than her own.

Initiative/Action Orientation

Displays a high energy level. Enjoys working hard. Self-starter; doesn’t wait to be told to take action. Looks for opportunities to do extra work in order to help a project move along. Willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations. Displays an obvious sense of urgency. Does more than what is normally required. Volunteers readily.

Learning and Continuous Improvement

Actively acquires new skills and competencies. Shares knowledge, skills, tools and methods with others to help them solve problems and improve performance. Treats negative feedback and experiences as learning opportunities. Seeks information and ideas from many places. Looks for better ways to perform routine parts of job. Open to suggestions and new ideas.

Ethics and Integrity

Respects and maintains confidentiality. Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner. Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate. Honest in all dealings. Upholds and models organization’s values.

Customer Focus

Knows her customers and can describe their expectations. Manages customer expectations. Meets all of the expectations of both internal and external customers.

Gains customers’ trust and respect. Actively seeks customers’ feedback on quality of service he provides. Quickly solves customer problems.

Business Demeanor/Temperament

Displays a positive attitude and optimism about the work to be done, the people he or she works with, customers, management, and company policies. Has a constructive sense of humor. Maintains a calm temperament and pleasant demeanor. Doesn’t spread gossip or rumors. Acts as a positive influence on others. Is courteous, cooperative, and helpful.