Job Description
Job Description
Who are we :
We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!
Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.com
Position Summary :
The ideal Commodity Driver and Operations Support candidate conducts daily operating activities pertaining to grain receiving and fertilizer distribution as well as provide timely deliveries of fertilizer and fertilizer equipment to customers in the local area. Also, they have a working knowledge of and are responsible for support in the daily operations of the Risser facility. To accomplish this, they will need to follow quality, environmental and safety policies and procedures as they work alongside other operations personnel and supervision to provide support in unloading and loading of grain and fertilizer products.
May be responsible for all or part of the following duties and responsibilities to be determined by the Site Manager and Supervision.
Maintenance
- Perform basic routine maintenance on property and equipment
- Conduct daily maintenance work activities in assigned equipment areas and sets up any additional work maintenance schedules required
- Continuously maintain awareness of any maintenance problems and develop strategies and procedures to correct existing problems and helps eliminate any future maintenance related issues or reduce unscheduled down times due to maintenance issues
- Promote an active safety awareness program, including applying clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility
- Ensure that all procedures are properly followed while conducting a repair
- Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental, safety and quality laws and procedures
- Troubleshoot causes of equipment problems and work independently and / or with maintenance team and equipment operators to ensure proper and permanent fixes are in place
- Perform housekeeping duties as requested by the Site Manager and supervision
Facilities
Receive and sample grain deliveriesAssist when needed at blending tower to provide timely serviceShovel and sweep up spillsTender Truck Driver
Prevent damage to customer's equipment and property when making deliveriesConduct pre and post trip inspectionsRecord fertilizer spreader and tender locationsInspect fertilizer spreaders and tenders for operating condition when making deliveriesProperly and safely operate tending equipmentMaintain truck and tender byRoutine greasing
Cleaning truck inside and outMaintaining adequate fluid levelsKeeping fertilizer slides clean to prevent batches from unintentionally mixingFill fuel tanks at end of each day before going homeCommunications
Maintain shift maintenance activities report as well as maintaining records of preventing maintenance, parts replacement, inventory of parts, etc.Report all maintenance, environmental, safety, quality and food safety issues immediately to the Site ManagerAdministration and Other
Perform maintenance activities as part of a team with team membersResponsible for maintenance and cleanliness of Risser trucks and of tools and inventory in the vehicleVerify all tools and equipment are properly accounted for and put awayExpected to assist other departments as time allows or as needed when directed by supervisorComplete training in a timely mannerPerform other duties as defined by Site Manager and other supervisionWho you are
Can interact with both internal and external customers in a professional mannerPerform basic troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any grain and tender equipmentAbility to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment as appropriateValid driver's license with acceptable driving record and can drive company vehicle, per policyTender truck drivers able to work 10-12 hours per day without constant supervisionAbility to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts and overtime as neededDemonstrates Good Manufacturing PracticesBasic understanding of and able to follow Food Safety Standards - FSMA and SQF, Federal and State regulationsBasic familiarity with and ability to follow electrical safety rules, including Arc Flash and NFPA 70 codesBasic math skillsCritical thinking skillsBasic computer skills, including MS Word and ExcelAbility to work in an effective and efficient mannerAbility to work well with othersDemonstrates self-motivation and work with little supervisionPromotes teamworkPositive attitudeAdaptable to changeDemonstrates safe behavior and ability to follow policies and proceduresGeneral mechanical abilityDemonstrates Wenger's Core ValuesDemonstrates basic problem-solving skillsDemonstrates oral and written communication skillsAble to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to manage time effectivelyEducation & Experience
A minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalentCurrent CDL Class B / A with air brakes and valid physical cardExperience driving a non-synchronized truck transmission requriedBasic demonstration of problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure skillsMinimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferredBackground in fertilizer and agricultural practices through educaiton and / or experience preferredAbility to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment preferredTrade Skills Desired
Basic plumbing skillsBasic pneumatic skillsBasic millwrighting skillsBasic crane & rigging skillsBasic welding / torching skillsBasic knowledge of steam systems and boilersBasic experience with Grain Elevator Equipment (bins, legs, systems)Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasionAbility to climb truck and tender ladders and work in high placeAbility to work in all weather conditionsAbility to work in confined spacesAbility to work in dusty conditionsMust be able to perform physical job duties including bending / stooping, climbing ladders, open / close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spacesMust be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, inside or outsideStanding approximately 95% of the shiftWork in confining environments under / over equipmentManual and finger dexterity to make precise coordinated movementsPosition Requirements
A minimum requirement of a high school degreeAn associate or college degree (BA or BS in agriculture, manufacturing or relevant industry) preferredMinimum of 5-8 years of experience in a feed mill or analogous manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years of leadership experience requiredAble to understand and contribute to all functions in a Mill operationKnowledge of feed manufacturing techniques, equipment operation and maintenancePossess an advanced knowledge level of animal nutritionAbility to complete PCQI trainingIn addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building :
Promotional opportunitiesRewards and recognition programsRobust onboarding and training programEmployee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)Employee referral programEncouraging and collaborative cultureWhat our benefits are :
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.Carebridge Employee Assistance ProgramFor all full-time members :
MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings Account (HSA)Medical Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountLife Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityPet InsuranceEach team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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