Operations Manager - Liqui-Grow

Twin State, Inc. / Liqui-Grow has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and has grown to include 12 retail and 3 manufacturing plants. Each Liqui-Grow location provides quality products and services reviewed and in-field analyzed by our in-house PH.D. agronomist to a customer base serviced by location sales personnel and applicators. No matter where you are in your career, Liqui-Grow is an excellent company for further developing your knowledge in the industry. Whether it's agronomy, sales, operations, or mechanics, Liqui-grow has someone willing to extend their knowledge to those eager to learn. The strong leadership and supportive colleges that Liqui-Grow of Eldridge retains will aid your advancement in your career in agriculture retail. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, consider applying for our position!

Benefits

• Health / dental insurance/ vision
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave – Hours accumulate from date of hire
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short/long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)
• Yearly clothing allowance
• Partial cell phone reimbursement

Personnel

• Assemble your team to ensure completion of fieldwork at your location.

• Oversee the operations and identify needed maintenance on facility and rolling stock, implementing a plan to complete in a timely manner.

Facility and Asset Prevention

• Oversee maintenance program of fixed assets and rolling stock to ensure that all items can be operated efficiently, safely, and project a positive image on behalf of Twin State/Liqui-Grow.

Personal Conduct

• Keep safety of all employees and people on facility property as a very high priority and instill the same attitude in your team of co-workers.

• Treat co-workers, vendors, and visitors with respect and work to instill this attitude in your team of co-workers.

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and remember that you are part of the leadership of the location. Work to create and maintain a positive image for Liqui-Grow, your facility, and yourself in the community. 

Liquid Fertilizer Mix Room Operator

Day to Day:

• Keep the location manager informed of property issues that may arise
• Be a team player
• Willing to work the required hours during the season (i.e. early a.m., longer nights, weekends, holiday possibility with an alternative day off)
• Good communication skills         
• Basic computer knowledge
• Meet license requirements        
  • Handlers license
  • Applicators license
  • Keep up on any training (Dicamba, applicator, etc.) as needed or scheduled
  • CDL

Retail mix system: 

• Learn the ins and outs of running the retail mix system.
• This includes but is not limited to system updates, communicating issues with program IT, navigating breakdowns/delays, lining up truckers, figuring out load lineup with salesman/applicator, reading field maps, and giving directions.
• Knowledge of outside load system, maintenance, rinsing schedule
• Good communication with staff related to getting products out, working around shortages, machine breakdowns, and basic day-to-day plans, especially in season.
• Winterizing system

Chemicals:

• Coordinate chemical needs and delivery schedules for bulk products and packages with the location manager and warehouse person.
• Maintaining meters, valves, and plumbing as needed or scheduled along with winterizing

Equipment:

• Helping with maintaining trucks in/out of season along with winterizing
• Helping with maintaining machines in/out of season along with winterizing
• Troubleshooting with truckers and applicators during the season as problems occur (for example trailer pumps)
• Spill procedures

Seed Warehouse:

• Maintain organization of seed within the warehouse
• Assist in the treatment of seed
• Move and transfer seed while also maintaining all seed inventory