Fertilizer Production Specialist - Western Milling

This position is responsible for leading production and inventory control at the Company's fertilizer plant in Hanford, CA. In addition to ensuring production runs efficiently with a focus on quality, this role will interface with drivers at the facility and customers in the field.

The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, dependent on experience.  The Company offers insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more. 

• Responsible for all blending of liquid and dry materials
• Responsible for melting down dry materials into liquids
• Load/unload liquid ag products from commercial tanker delivery trucks and ensure proper storage and handling of products.
• Certify new drivers at facility
• Lead physical inventory counts.
• Maintenance of liquids and warehouse facilities to include any repairs needed on pumps and on other operational equipment as well as troubleshooting.
• Housekeeping: facility cleanliness and landscape.
• Assist facility management with safety walks and reporting.
• Occasional tank placement on the field for customers.
• Cleaning and repairing equipment at the facility.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklift, skid steer, pallet jack, and other equipment as required.
• Assist with recordkeeping related to warehouse/inventory responsibilities.
• Assist with dispatching duties when necessary.
• Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, etc.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years' related experience.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Clean driving record and Class C license is required.
• Have a working understanding of different types of fertilizers.
• Possess a basic and fundamental knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting.

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact positively with customers - excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees.
• Highly self-motivated and self-accountable, requiring little supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Forklift certified.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations and understand conversion tables.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus.

• Tolerate extreme temperatures of up to 110 degrees during the summer months and cold wet days during the colder months
• Occasionally bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs.
• Regularly lift 50lbs multiple times throughout the day.
• Crouch and bend frequently.
• Fine finger dexterity.
• Ability to climb elevated platforms and staircases daily.
• Constant work on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to travel by vehicle or commercial transportation to other branches, meeting locations, and customer locations / farms.

• Regularly exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
•  Regularly exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

Note:  Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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