Position summary:

The grain operations will help assist with general operating activities in relation to grain receiving and fertilizer distribution as well as loading, inspecting, and documenting all finished outgoing products in a timely manner to ensure customer delivery. The responsibilities of this position will be divided to perform receiving and loading operator duties.

What will you do:

Essential Job Functions:

• Handle and oversee shipping and receiving
• Accurately load trucks and rail cars using mechanical equipment, meters, and scales as required
• Maintain warehouse inventories and manage fertilizer inventory management
• Prior to loading ensure each truck is free of contaminant
• Ensure production is loaded on the correct truck and proper inventories are accounted for
• Measure bins with accuracy to ensure proper inventory levels of products; properly record measurements for daily records
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork required in the record keeping of the receiving and loadout operations
• Accurately enter proper data into the computer system
• Communicate quality, safety and efficiency concerns to appropriate personnel
• Operate and tend machinery and equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment
• Perform housekeeping duties as requested by the Site Manager and Supervisor
• Coordinate work functions with fellow shipping and receiving employees and other departments
• Executes tasks in an efficient and safe manner
• Adheres to all safety requirements of the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Who are you: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment preferred
• Background knowledge in fertilizer, grain, and agriculture preferred
• Prior maintenance experience or the desire to learn a plus

 Qualifications needed:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient written communication skills in business correspondence
• Ability to take orders but also work and stay on task without constant direct supervision

• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to develop a safe culture
• Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values

  Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. 
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 100lbs with assistance of other team members
• Ability to operate heavy machinery for items over 100lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in dusty conditions
• Ability to work additional hours during Harvest seasons