Twin State, Inc. / Liqui-Grow has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and has grown to include 13 retail and 3 manufacturing plants. Each Liqui-Grow location provides quality products and services reviewed and in-field analyzed by our in-house PH.D. agronomist to a customer base serviced by location sales personnel and applicators. Liqui-grow of Hampton is a wholesale and resale facility with 26 full-time employees. No matter where you are in your career, Liqui-Grow is a excellent company to further develop your knowledge in the industry. Whether its agronomy, sales, operations, or mechanics, Liqui-grow has someone willing to extend their knowledge to those eager to learn. The strong leadership and supportive colleges that Liqui-Grow of Hampton retains will aid your advancement in your career in agriculture retail. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, consider applying for our position!

MIXING & SALES ASSISTANT

The mixing & sales assistant will split their time between operating the Liqui-Grow Retail liquid fertilizer mixing system and supporting Liqui-Grow sales and operations.

Liquid Fertilizer Mix Room Operator

Day to Day:

• Keep the location manager informed of property issues that may arise
• Be a team player
• Willing to work the required hours during the season (i.e. early a.m., longer nights, weekends, holiday possibility with an alternative day off)
• Good communication skills         
• Basic computer knowledge
• Meet license requirements        
  • Handlers license
  • Applicators license
  • Keep up on any training (Dicamba, applicator, etc.) as needed or scheduled
  • CDL

Retail mix system:

• Learn the ins and outs of running the retail mix system.
• This includes but is not limited to system updates, communicating issues with program IT, navigating breakdowns/delays, lining up truckers, figuring out load lineup with salesman/applicator, reading field maps, and giving directions.
• Knowledge of outside load system, maintenance, rinsing schedule
• Good communication with staff related to getting products out, working around shortages, machine breakdowns, and basic day-to-day plans, especially in season.
• Winterizing system

Chemicals:

• Coordinate chemical needs and delivery schedules for bulk products and packages with the location manager and warehouse person.
• Maintaining meters, valves, and plumbing as needed or scheduled along with winterizing

Equipment:

• Helping with maintaining trucks in/out of season along with winterizing
• Helping with maintaining machines in/out of season along with winterizing
• Troubleshooting with truckers and applicators during the season as problems occur (for example trailer pumps)
• Spill procedures

Sales and Operations Support

The Sales and Operations Support role has the responsibility of being a support person to retail salespeople within the Hampton location who require assistance in day-to-day tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in all training activities pursuant to gaining knowledge of all products and the benefits to the grower when applied to their fields.
• Stay current on new company and industry products, trends, and how they will benefit your customer base and impact your location.
• Assist with customer field scouting, weed I.D., and soil testing
• Meet growers to discuss the opportunities that Liqui-Grow can provide them.
• Collect the necessary information on customers’ fields to develop the proper fertilizer and herbicide/pesticide application recommendations.
• Keep the sales team fully informed of all operations.
• Work with your location manager to obtain support in meeting sales support goals.
• Assist in the collection of all customer account information.
• Professionally conduct yourself. Work to create and maintain a positive image for Liqui-Grow and yourself in the community

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-drug test
• Must have a good driving record
• Must have or obtain a CDL – Twin State, Inc. will facilitate
• Application/ag equipment experience is ideal but required

Benefits

• Health / dental insurance/ vision
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave – Hours accumulate from date of hire
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short/long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)
• Yearly clothing allowance