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Seed Distribution Associate - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - McComb, OH
Company: Legacy Farmers Cooperative
City: McComb
State: OH
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6566 CR 236 Findlay, OH 45840
JOB POSTING
Position: Seed Distribution Associate
Reports to: Seed Distribution Center Coordinator
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly
Location: McComb
Summary/Objective Agronomy seed treating, equipment operations, and other duties as assigned by management while maintaining an attitude that promotes team work within Legacy and a positive image of the agronomy department and Legacy as an overall company and cooperative.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Complete all orientation/safety/customer service/agronomy trainings offered by Legacy
- Seed unloading of all types, bulk beans, box trailers, bags etc
- Seed treating and knowledge of all equipment used in process
- Full knowledge of seed treater calibrations
- Treatment inventory tracking
- Seed corn sorting
- Clean all treatment equipment and keep a clean and safe environment
- Timely and proper equipment maintenance, lubrication, and repair per equipment and legacy protocol
- Tank and dump cleanout and inspections
- Assist with seed returns
- Assist in directing Tenders to delivery locations
- Assist with all seed Inventory/Bulk Seed Tracking and Reporting
- Be able to backup Seed Distribution Center Coordinator in his absence
Requirements:
- High school graduate preferred with business/agricultural background
- This position requires a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and reach work above shoulders
- Ability to operate and obtain forklift certification
- Possess seed treating license or ability to quickly obtain and maintain
- Positive Customer-Service oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
- Ability to work well with others and independently
- Possess flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
- Ability to assist at other Legacy locations as needed on a short term basis
Miscellaneous Responsibilities & Preferred Experience:
- No overnight travel
- Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard
- Overtime as required
- Required to uphold LFC’s safety policies as well as Credit policies
- Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
- Good computer skills
You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.com to apply. (Click on Careers and scroll down to “We are Hiring”)
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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Offerings may include, but are not limited to:
UNITED STATES:
- Fully Funded Pension*
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA & Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Identity Protection
- The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.
**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.
CANADA:
- DC Pension Plan
- RRSP
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Volunteer Day
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