Agronomy Outside Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Custar, OH (Custar, OH, US, 43511) - GrowMark Inc.

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6566 CR 236  Findlay, OH  45840

JOB POSTING

Position:                                           Agronomy Outside Associate

Reports to:                                       Location Operations Manager

Classification:                                 Fulltime, Hourly

Locations:                                        Custar Agronomy

• Summary/Objective:  Directly involved with customers on a daily basis handling chemicals, fertilizers, seed etc.  Assists in good housekeeping and safety practices to maintain agronomy facility.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist with crop nutrient inventory management
• Assist with seasonal NH3 supplies
• Ability to work on or around heavy machinery
• This position requires a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and reach work above shoulders
• Positive Customer-Service oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
• Possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required

Requirements:

• High school graduate preferred with OABA Student Credential a plus

• Working knowledge of agronomy facility operations including experience handling chemicals, fertilizers and other inputs
• Have or willing to obtain Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire date

• Comfortable mixing and loading dry fertilizer
• Maintain an attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative
• Ability to work well with others and independently

Miscellaneous Information & Preferred Experience:

• Stay on Bonus available – Must stay at least 6 months to be eligible for $1,000 bonus

• No overnight travel
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard
• Overtime as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• Basic computer skills
• Uphold all Legacy Farmers Cooperative’s policies

• Possesses flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Assist other Legacy agronomy positions as needed

You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.com to apply.  (Scroll down and click on “We Are Hiring”)

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