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.

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