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Key Cooperative Applicator and Operations Specialist in Newton, Iowa
Applicator and Operations Specialist
Location Newton, Iowa
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Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative
We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefit package including development opportunities, health, vision and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share the passion for agriculture and our member owners and customers.
The Applicator and Operations Specialist performs custom application for the location by performing the following duties personally or with the support of other plant personnel. As an operations specialist will also perform duties which may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling and delivering NH3 tanks, loading customers' vehicles with product, grain movement and equipment maintenance,unloading of deliveries and other duties as required.
Work Quality
Loads and unloads outbound and inbound inventory.
Delivers to customers, products and services that are sold by Key Cooperative.
Precisely blends and custom applies fertilizers and agricultural chemicals based on recommendations and label directions.
Work Schedules
Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily work schedule
Completes applicator logs and reports on schedule
Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice
Customer Service
Keeps the Location Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise.
Promotes the business with existing and potential customers.
Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times; exhibits good customer relations skills.
General Duties
Performs required preventative maintenance and have all preventive maintenance reports turned in on time.
Implements, promotes, and supports all Key Cooperative programs.
Assists with grain movement, storage, and maintenance processes as needed.
Safety & Organization
Assists in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly.
Continuously follows the company employee policies safety guidelines and safety programs established by Key Cooperative.
Completion of safety reports and required records.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
USDA grain weighing and grading license would be beneficial.
Pest Control Applicators License of grade 7-E would be beneficial or ability to obtain.
Class A CDL with Endorsements would be beneficial or ability to obtain.
A minimum of a registered technician, or a 1-A applicator’s license preferred or ability to obtain.
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