Description

Position Title:

Seasonal Grain Operations Associate

Position Summary:

Reporting to Assistant Location Manager or Location Manager, the Seasonal Grain and Agronomy Operations Associate a Non Exempt position.

The Seasonal Grain Operations Associate will perform duties associated with grain within the facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Promote an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the mission and core values of Viafield.
• Model behaviors that support Viafield’s mission and core values to be a trusted advisor to our customers and members.

Operations

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Grain handling including but not limited to filling, reclaiming and transferring of grain.
• Accepts, verifies, inspects, and records all deliveries according to policy.
• Maintains the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse area.
• Comply with government regulations and company safety policies and procedures
• Inform the Location Manager of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year grain experience preferred.
• Proficient with inventory control systems.
• Able to work extended hours (seasonally) to meet business needs.
• Able to work in dusty conditions, adverse weather conditions, and temperatures. Occasionally exposed to high precarious places, around moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. .
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position:

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.