Operations Specialist

General Description:

Assist with all aspects of Summit Agricultural Group’s farm operations with exposure to the Cattle, Row Crop, and Manure.  This role will learn each area of production while providing guidance, as directed.  

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Cattle

  • Oversee and ensure the good health of cattle including daily observation and reporting, administration of vaccinations, administering and/or verifying treatment protocols, and inventory control of commodities, medications, implants, and vaccinations
  • Deliver and load feed while ensuring correct rations and feed times are established, ensure truck loads are maximized with weights and rations, and complete all daily paperwork
  • Maintain facilities, equipment, and fences

  Row Crop

  • Willingness to assist in all aspects of crop production, from input application to grain handling and transportation
  • Operate large scale production agricultural equipment while utilizing precision technology
  • Document and track overall equipment and equipment maintenance

  Manure

  • Operate manure equipment safely and properly while performing maintenance/repairs, as needed
  • During seasonal months lead the application of manure
    • Directing overall workflow of operations based on field readiness
    • Ensure proper rate of manure is applied
    • Make certain manure toolbar functions as it should
    • Ensure hose is moved efficiently to keep applicator moving
    • Make sure hose is moved properly to prevent hose ruptures
    • Troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
      • Coordinate repairs services for issues beyond the teams abilities
    • Assist in the movement of pumps and hoses from pit to pit
  • Completion of special projects by coordinating with Farm Manager and other Summit Agricultural Group employees on an as-needed basis
  • All other duties assigned by the Manager

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• Obtained a college degree in an agriculture-related field, preferred but not required.
• Prior knowledge and experience within the agricultural sector.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Individual who possesses a strong work ethic and self-starter mentality
• Valid Driver’s License
• CDL preferred, not required
• Basic Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Excel)

Work Environment:

• This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.

Physicality Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting, and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position with the expected days and hours to be Monday-Friday with rotating weekend required with the occasional evening requirements to meet demands.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities