Facility Operations

Job Description

Primary Objective: To support daily location operations efficiently and safely. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc., necessary to perform job requirements.
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Ability to run and maintain Chemical Shed, including keeping records for tier 11 reporting.
• Filling shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks . Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain operations when assigned. Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.
• Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and the community.
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by the location manager.
• As a commitment to serving the customer, and to support ongoing business needs this position may be required on occasion to report to and work for another IAS location.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Class A CDL or ability to obtain, and/or utilization of seasonal CDL during peak business needs.
• Mechanical aptitude, including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
• Obtain Commercial Applicator Core Licensing with categories 7C Fumigation License.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.