Fertilizer Terminal Employee

Primary Purpose: Receive, ship, handle, and monitor fertilizer, plus perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. General Description: Dump, load out, transfer fertilizer, and all other duties associated with fertilizer handling. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Ensure safety compliance through plant inspections, near-miss and unsafe condition reporting, and direct communication with the supervisor in regard to safety. Follow all State and Federal DOT Rules and Regulations. Read, understand, and follow all Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures. Comply with all Company, State, and Federal Rules, Regulations, and Policies. Operate all equipment & vehicles according to Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures along with local, state, and federal laws. Assist in fertilizer inventory & position fertilizer in the facility to maximize marketing value. Assist in coordinating inbound fertilizer receiving activities and segregation of fertilizer. Assist in coordinating outbound loading and positioning of fertilizer. Communicate daily activities, needs & accomplishments with the location manager. Develop operational knowledge to assist in other departments. Assist with facility improvement planning and capital expenditures with the location manager. Perform, coordinate, and document daily facility maintenance. Work the number of hours needed to complete appropriate duties and responsibilities, which may involve overtime (early morning and/or late evening) hours. Unload, clean, store, and maintain fertilizer received at the location. Ensures fertilizer quality is maintained during the storage process Moves fertilizer within the location, cleans and inspects bins, and loads fertilizer for shipment. Maintains warehouse, location grounds, and equipment to acceptable company standards. Assists in other location functions as needed during “slow” times. Assist in maintaining inventory records, as well as other maintenance and housekeeping records in the appropriate documentation system. Ability to assist in the absence of the location manager. Knowledge of railcar loading procedures if at a rail facility. Accomplish tasks on time without supervision. Perform general cleaning of the facility. Understand office procedures at the facility. Prepare rail cars and load cars according to specs. Perform general housekeeping to maintain dust levels as well as the Ray-Carroll image. Work in a safe and efficient manner according to Ray-Carroll safety policies. Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interaction and behaviors. Maintain the general appearance of the facility. Ability to work in a fertilizer handling environment. Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment. Ability to work outside in all types of weather. Ability to climb ladders and work from heights. Ability to work long, irregular hours. OTHER DUTIES: Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times. Provide courteous customer service. Report even minor injuries using the employee injury report form. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: Reliable vehicle to drive to and from work, valid state motor vehicle license, 20/20 vision in both eyes, with corrective lenses (if applicable).