Fertilizer Hub Operations
Keystone Cooperative

Job Description

Position Overview: This position is responsible for assisting the Hub Manager with the operations, maintenance, and accounting that are associated with the successful performance of the dry fertilizer hub. The time spent performing each of the following tasks will vary every day and depending on the season.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Unload fertilizer from train cars and semi-trailers to store it in the appropriate compartment of the hub
  
• Safely operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to pay-loaders, fork-lifts, and pick-up trucks
  
• Facility and equipment maintenance including, but not limited to cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating, painting, and light mechanical, electrical, and carpentry work
  
• Enter orders into the computer system for outbound loading of straight or blended products, onto semi-trailers, tender trucks, and spreader carts
  
• Organize paperwork and computer documents
  
• Communicate with managers and personnel from the serviced branches and headquarters along with some customers
  
• Perform operations in company computer accounting program
  

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance routines and facility management (i.e., maintenance, sanitation, etc.)is preferred
  
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work well with others
  
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and multitask
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and capable of learning company specific software
  
• Strong math, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills
  

• Ability to work without supervision
  
• Ability to focus on work despite multiple interruptions
  
• Knowledge of fertilizers is helpful but not required
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  
• Operations background preferred
  

• Working at heights via climbing ladders and crossing catwalks (65 feet off the ground)