Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 6,700 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com. At Agtegra, our mission is simple: 'Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.' To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here - which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It's not just a job at Agtegra - it's a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.POSITION SUMMARY The Plant Operations Coordinator directly manages the work and interaction of groups within operations at the location. With a focus on safety, compliance and customer service, this position oversees all daily functions within a specified location. Carries out supervisory functions in accordance with Agtegra's polices and applicable laws. This work would include managing customer relationships and inventory.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures the location employees are engaging in safe and secure work practices.
- Assists with the operating and maintaining of all equipment associated with the blending, mixing, and loading of dry bulk fertilizer and liquid fertilizer as needed.
- Keeps adequate inventories of all fertilizers within guidelines provided by the location manager.
- Follow label instructions and proper missing orders when loading and blending fertilizer. Knowledge of products and use rates is a must.
- Operate and maintain dry fertilizer bulk handling equipment (Bobcat, Forklift, and Payloader) in a safe and efficient manner and perform necessary preventative maintenance on them.
- Develops best efficiency practices for our products, machines, and employees.
- Understands, complies with, and enforces Agtegra Credit Policy.
- Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices.
- Provide leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
- Makes on-farm calls and deliveries to solidify customer relationships.
- Must have willingness to learn all aspects of the business and be prepared to proficiently execute any task that is required.
- Acts as a mentor to all full-time staff and interns while helping them progress as employees and individuals.
- Utilize forecasts and software programs while relying on experience to help leverage inventory control.
- Build and grow the team through continuous improvement efforts.
- Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- English Proficiency
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two (2) years related experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.