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07/02/2018
Grain/Agronomy Associate
Central Ohio Farmers Co-op in Marion, Ohio
Are you looking for a challenging career in the Ag industry? Do you like variety in your job? Central Ohio Farmers Co-op Inc. is seeking team members who enjoy working both independently and in a group setting.
As a Grain/Agronomy Associate you should be a self-starter, possess independent-thinking skills and have a desire to learn both grain and agronomy. Employees are required to work occasional weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. It is imperative that the successful candidate display a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and a favorable image of the cooperative. Main
Responsibilities:
- Properly load/unload trucks
- Perform minor maintenance and greasing of equipment
- Assist with cleaning of bins and silos
- Learn the proper operation of all equipment
- Maintain and clean work area on a daily basis
- Communicate with Agronomist or location manager concerning daily activities
- Apply dry and liquid fertilizer, chemicals and lime to customer's fields
- Assist in housekeeping and maintenance of facility grounds
- Assist with outbound and inbound agronomy products
- Ensure Safety compliance.
- Maintain & record maintenance of all equipment
- Record daily application logs.
- Assist with measure and counting of inventory of dry and liquid fertilizers, NH3, lime, and chemicals.
- Provide courteous customer service.
- Operate all equipment & vehicles according to COFC policy and procedure along with all local, state, and federal laws.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be safety minded
- Must be able to meet and work with strict deadlines
- Must possess a strong attention to detail
- Must have good communication skills
- Initiative to work independently and also in a team environment
- Adaptable, self-starter, dependable
These are labor intensive positions which will require bending, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, working at heights and other various laborious activities.
Requirements:
Experience: Farming background or prior agriculture related employment helpful but not required.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures using basic math skills REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Commercial pesticide applicators license with 2A, 2B, 2D endorsements or able to obtain one.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record (5 years)
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be drug free and submit to drug testing and random drug testing
Applicants may forward resume to: hferrell@centralohfarm.com or drop off at 751 E. Farming St., Marion.
