Aurora Cooperative

Blend Plant Operator

Aurora Cooperative  •  Ames, IA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Ames KS - 005 - Ames, KS 66901PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT: Responsible for all loading and blending operations at the location level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Operation of Computer controlled liquid loading system
Operation of manual and air-actuated valve loading systems
Knowledge of fertilizer analysis and ability to create blends to meet customer needs
Inventory management and communication
Knowledge of Crop Protection products and their ability to mix with fertilizer products
Skid Steer operation and loading responsibility in the dry plant
Maintenance and care of all facilities and equipment within the plant
Management of work orders to efficiently complete jobs for customers
Assist other departments or location as needed

Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma
Associates degree or further education beneficial

REQUIREMENTS
Math skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills to include specific and detailed information pertinent to location manager, area manager, sales team, operations team or customers.
Must be able to work well in a team environment.
Able to work seasonal hours that require overtime and weekends to accomplish work goals indoors and outdoors.
Able to move/lift 50 lbs.
Ability to demonstrate/operate a forklift and skid steer safely
BENEFITS
Competitive wages
Medical (PPO & High-Deductible plans), Dental, & Vision insurance
Flexible/HSA Spending Plans
Life Insurance
401K Plan with match
Short-term & Long-term Disability
EAP
Cancer Insurance
Vacation, Sick, & Paid holidays
Aurora Cooperative

About Aurora Cooperative

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative that provides goods and services in over 70 rural communities. Aurora Cooperative was formed in 1908 by a group of 22 farmers so that together they could provide goods and services the farmers were not able to provide on their own. Aurora Cooperative continues with this purpose of providing goods and services to farmers in each of our four core divisions of Grain, Agronomy, Animal Nutrition, and Energy.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Aurora, Nebraska
Year Founded
1908
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