What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Operations Specialist position at Alcivia?
Company Overview
ALCIVIA is a leading member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time position offers an hourly rate with bi-weekly pay. Full-time benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Benefits include medical insurance, health savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, group hospital insurance, legal shield, and ID shield.
Job Description
This role performs duties throughout the Grain & Agronomy facility. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining grain elevator equipment, ensuring incoming grain delivery, loading and unloading bulk and packaged fertilizer, and measuring agronomy inventory.
- Operate and maintain grain elevator equipment, including conveyors, scales, and grain dryers.
- Ensure incoming grain from semis or trains are delivered efficiently and correctly.
- Load and unload trucks and railcars using heavy equipment such as loaders and forklifts.
The successful candidate will also assist members with loading and unloading corn/beans/wheat, keep accurate records of grain inventory and transactions, and store bushels properly, safely, and efficiently.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need a high school diploma or GED, previous grain production experience, and agriculture background. You must also have a clean driving record, basic computer and technology skills, good written and verbal communication, and the ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions.
- Agriculture background preferred.
- Clean driving record.
- Basic computer and technology skills.
- Good written and verbal communication.
Benefits and Opportunities
Full-time benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Benefits include 401K company match up to 6%, paid parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
- 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer company-paid training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, certifications & licenses, and more.
Other Details
This role requires climbing 30-foot bins, rail cars, and 100-foot grain legs. The successful candidate must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, work in grain dust, and work in outdoor conditions. A safety-first mindset is essential for success in this role.
