What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Operations position at Effingham Equity?
The Agronomy Operations role involves maintaining equipment and facilities in compliance with regulations, blending and delivering products, attending continuing education courses, assisting with fleet maintenance during the off-season, and communicating professionally with producers, salesmen, and the location manager.
Location
16990 N 2nd St, Marshall, IL 62441
Reports to
Location Manager
Salary
$18 - $24 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for daily maintenance, cleanliness and compliance with state and federal regulations of equipment and facilities.
- Blending, mixing, delivering, applying, loading and unloading fertilizer, ag chemicals, seed and merchandise as directed.
- Attend continuing education courses to maintain a quality level of knowledge for the products, regulations, and customer relations.
- In the off-season, may be required to assist corporate shop personnel in repairing and maintaining fleet or operate the truck fleet as directed by the location manager.
- Be able to communicate in a professional manner to the producer, salesman and location manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics
- Must have a good driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
- Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
- Obtain a commercial pesticide license
Work Environment
The nature of the business may require extended hours. Frequently exposed to weather conditions. Working conditions may include exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals with appropriate safety measures. The noise level can be above normal at times.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include lifting objects up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs and ladders.
Travel
The employee may be required to travel to other locations, conferences, educational opportunities and other job-related activities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Date Posted
01/29/2025
Who is The Equity?
The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.
Benefits Overview
- Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
- 401k match up to 6%
- One week paid Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- Company Incentive Program
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.
Salary : $18 - $24
