CAREERS: LIQUID WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

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Liquid Warehouse Assistant

Type:  Full-Time

Department:  Agronomy

Why Ag Partners? We are a strong member-owned cooperative serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Join our growing team! This position has above industry standard wages, plus overtime during the peak season, and bonus potential.

All employees 18 and older can join the 401(k) retirement plan and receive company match. Full-Time employees are eligible for profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company paid short- and long-term disability benefits, basic life, and a yearly clothing allowance.

Job Summary:

The position oversees Ag Partners’ liquid fertilizer and crop protection product inventory and delivery within this territory by having effective and timely communication with other managers, teammates, and vendors. They support location leadership and sales staff to guide and fulfill customer orders of bulk and/or packaged liquid fertilizer and all crop protection products. This is not an all-encompassing list of responsibilities and may be assigned other duties based on business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead liquid fertilizer and crop protection product inventory operations, including receiving, warehousing, and preparing customer pick-up and custom application orders.
  • Manage inventories of bulk and packaged liquid fertilizers and all crop protection products, maintain accurate records and preserve and ensure product quality.
  • Work with staff to prepare and complete deliveries of liquid fertilizer, crop protection and seed products; work with staff to ensure scheduled readiness of all products and equipment.
  • Have a basic working knowledge of liquid flow (pumps, plumbing, meters, registers, ).
  • Maintain knowledge of all relevant regulations and oversee compliance with applicable regulatory agencies (WI TCAP, MDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
  • Oversee facility upkeep and
  • Collaborate with others to organize the warehouse, upkeep the seed-treating equipment, daily housekeeping measures, and support safety efforts.
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, other locations, and all levels of management and within a timely manner.
  • Cross-trains to support department duties to fill in other roles if/when
  • Promote safety in the workplace; identify and communicate workplace hazards promptly, correcting unsafe conditions or actions as able. Follow all PPE and safety guidelines.
  • Identify and resolve inadequacies in processes; assist in developing ways to increase

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Obtain & maintain a Wisconsin Mixer & Loader License (WI Dept of Ag)
  • A working knowledge of basic agronomy products and services is preferred but not
  • Knowledge in automation software or willingness to learn and become a proficient user in these
  • Ability to work irregular hours during the spring and fall season, including evening and weekend hours, as business dictates.
  • Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work and meet relevant deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent customer service
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team or
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving
  • Strong leadership skills with a positive
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

  • Experience in production agriculture with an agronomy background is
  • A 2- or 4-year degree in a related field is preferred but not
  • Have a valid Class D driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Travel to other locations.
  • Able to be licensed as a forklift

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be over 18 years old and eligible to work in the United
  • Must be able to read and speak English
  • Able to perform heavy work by lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds Must also be able to regularly stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
  • Working conditions may include dust, fumes, moderate to loud noise, uneven surfaces, and
  • Work near moving equipment, outside and inside, and in all weather
  • While performing job duties, one must speak, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and all subsequently required drug