Assistant Supervisor Plant Operations

Job Title: Assistant Supervisor Plant Operations

Division: Inland Terminal

Reports To: Inland Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

At Grow West®, we are defined by our employees. Our company has been built over the past seven decades by a team of fully committed employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering passion for the customers and communities we serve. Their commitment to California agriculture, to the customers they serve and to each other is what sets Grow West apart and makes us who we are. We are committed to the growth and professional success of every employee and know a balance between a successful career at Grow West can be achieved by always putting family first.

With more than 70 years of industry experience, Grow West is one of the largest independent ag retailers in the country. Our independence shows up not only through our employees who operate with ownership mentalities, but also through our strong combination of national-level scale and capabilities, technical expertise, our committed local presence, and decades of community investment. This allows us to provide industry-leading crop protection and nutrition products and a comprehensive portfolio of complementary businesses that support Northern California’s agriculture industry. We are a locally owned company that is driven by the growth and needs of our customers. Learn more about us, at growwest.com.

Grow West is looking for an Assistant Supervisor Plant Operator to join our team. The Plant Operator is responsible for manufacturing dry and liquid fertilizer and operating equipment to fulfill the necessary processes. Prior experience with fertilizer commodities is important to understanding the role. The Assistant Supervisor Plant Operator will also assist and be an integral part of the Safety Committee on behalf of the Inland Terminal location.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts and front end loaders.*
• Manages all aspects of shipping and receiving by logging in products/materials received as well as preparing outgoing shipments.*
• Assist with coordinating rail deliveries.*
• Projects the schedules for loading and unloading railcars.*
• Examines incoming shipments according to receiving documents for discrepancies and damaged goods.*
• Prepares customer shipments accurately according to blend tickets, by lifting, packaging, weighing and recording pertinent shipping information on delivery tickets for internal use.*
• Maintains warehouse shelves and areas in a clean, organized manner.*
• Loads, unloads and transfers merchandise to designated area in accordance with training procedures.*
• Stocks merchandise in warehouse, to include utilizing equipment and lifting and carrying merchandise to put in the appropriate place.*
• Fills customer order in accordance with invoices and blend tickets, completes appropriate paperwork, and places a copy with the merchandise for shipment.*
• Maintains a neat and orderly workplace at all times to include moving pallets, sweeping, and removing/disposing of debris.*
• Adheres to and follows all safety procedures in accordance with approved training, and reports any dangerous conditions to management immediately.*
• Performs maintenance on all shop equipment such as oiling and lubricating, troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing minor/major repairs.*
• Maintains and updates an accurate maintenance/repair log on all machines for reference purposes.*
• Maintains equipment through the use of welding, fabrication and construction.*
• Uses hand tools and related repair equipment to perform minor and major repairs.*
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area at all times.*
• Orders and procures parts/and or outside repairs for services beyond the shop's qualifications.*
• Performs general safety and regulatory compliance functions.*
• Maintains an updated and accurate maintenance/repair log on all machines for reference purposes.*
• Maintains files in an organized and accessible manner to include updating information.*
• Act as a mentor in overall career development of the Inland Terminal staff.*
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees throughout the year.*
• As part of an overall performance management plan, conduct annual performance reviews, while aiding and advising the office staff.*
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include addressing complaints and resolving problems; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel and Kahler Systems.

Equipment:

• Fork lift
• Front end loader

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Skills:

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Professionalism

Organization

Planning

Time Management