Facility Operations/Transportation Driver

Facility Operations

Primary Objective: To provide daily location operations support in an efficient and safe manner. Ability to multitask and work for multiple departments to service customers.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.

• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Run and Maintain Chemical Shed, including keeping records for tier 11 reporting.
• Filling shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain operations when assigned.
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.

• Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager.
• As a commitment to serving the customer, and to support ongoing business needs this position may be required on occasion to report to and work for another IAS location.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Class A CDL or ability to obtain, and/or utilization of seasonal CDL during peak business needs.
• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

Transportation Driver

Primary Objective: Provide safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities:
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absentees to supervisor prior to start time
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
• Transportation of commodities and farm supply products
• Submit required transportation paperwork timely and accurately
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment; document work performed
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products when assigned
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working
• Participate in safety or job related training programs provided by company
• Follow company policies and procedures in regard to safety and conduct
• Create a positive and professional image for both customers and community
• Accept and carry out any specific assignments given by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

A Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and tanker endorsements along with a clean driving record and a valid DOT Medical Certification card are all required.