Grain Associate

Heritage Cooperative is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grain Associate. This role is responsible for assisting with preventative maintenance on all plant equipment, completing required records and reports, and maintaining equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmental sound condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service and serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative's Core Values.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on all plant equipment to obtain maximum efficiency and ensure the longevity of all fixed assets.
• Complete required records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmental sound condition.
• Operate machinery such as a forklift to load out product in an accurate and safe manner.
• Run receiving systems and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to receive product.
• Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers, and customers.
• Complete filing needs, inventory counts, and data entry.
• Complete invoicing and sales for the office location.
• Conduct vomitoxin test and grain grading.
• Perform grain settlements.
• Weigh and catalog product and grain loads.

Requirements:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fundamental mechanical skills.
• Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift heavy objects no more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
• Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous industry experience.

Work Authorization:

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.