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Agronomy Operations- Halstad/ Ada
Valley United Coop is seeking a full-time agronomy operations person in the Halstad and Ada, MN areas. This role will primarily be responsible for the maintenance of facilities and equipment as well as warehouse duties, seed treating, blending fertilizer, and some custom application. You will be working with the location manager, shop foreman, and agronomy staff to determine which duties are the highest priority on any given day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain warehouse and accurate inventory.
- Perform the respective services offered.
- Treat Seed
- Blend Liquid and Dry Fertilizer
- Load & Record Liquid Fertilizer
- Load and deliver wholesale products directly to farms.
- Maintain a clean yard and facility.
- Work as a team to demonstrate Valley United’s core values.
- Create and complete soil samples.
- Continue to learn and be educated in agriculture practices as well as Valley United’s product line.
- Assist in receiving inventory.
- Basic service of agronomy fleet including trucks, sprayers, and floater equipment
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items or safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.
- Help at the elevator (as needed)
Education and Experience Required:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- CDL license with HazMat/tanker endorsement preferred or the ability to obtain.
- Hold or be able to obtain a Medical Card issued by an FMCSA Certified Doctor
- Must be able to meet all FMCSA requirements to drive a tractor-trailer.
- Ability to work long hours during our busy season (home every night)
- Acceptable Driving Record
Job Type: Full-time
CDL Driver/ Grain Operations
Valley United Coop is seeking a full-time CDL driver/grain operations person. This role will primarily be responsible for the safe transport of various cargo as assigned by the location manager. You will be working with the VUC team to determine which duties are the highest priority on any given day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Deliver products to customer locations.
- Maintain a clean tractor and trailer.
- Assist in receiving inventory.
- Assist in order assembly and delivery of the product.
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items or safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.
- Load and unload customer and outgoing trucks.
- Maintenance and cleaning of elevator facility.
- Assist in cleaning grain bins.
Education and Experience Required:
· High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
· Must possess a CDL license with HazMat/tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain
· Hold or be able to obtain a Medical Card issued by an FMCSA Certified Doctor
· Must be able to meet all FMCSA requirements to drive a tractor-trailer.
· Ability to work long hours during our busy season (home every night)
· Acceptable Driving Record
CDL Driver/ Agronomy Operations
Valley United Coop is seeking a full-time CDL driver/agronomy operations person in the Mayville/Portland area. This role will primarily be responsible for the safe transport of various cargo as assigned by the agronomy location manager. You will be working with the VUC team to determine which duties are the highest priority on any given day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
· Deliver products to customer locations.
· Maintain a clean tractor and trailer.
· Assist in receiving inventory.
· Assist in order assembly and delivery of the product.
· Inspect vehicles for mechanical items or safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.
Education and Experience Required:
· High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
· Must possess a CDL license with HazMat/tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain
· Hold or be able to obtain a Medical Card issued by an FMCSA Certified Doctor
· Must be able to meet all FMCSA requirements to drive a tractor-trailer.
· Ability to work long hours during our busy season (home every night)
· Acceptable Driving Record
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Valley United Co-op is hiring a full-time heavy equipment/truck mechanic. The preferred applicant would have a minimum of 5 years of mechanical experience and possess a Class A license.
Normal duties include:
- Complete preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs on semis, trailers, trucks, and floaters in a timely fashion.
- Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles regularly.
- Interact with online maintenance program for dated record keeping.
- General knowledge about vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Continue to maintain a clean & organized shop.
- Multitask & be flexible as spring and fall pose many challenges.
- Make decisions around the best course of action on several projects at once.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace
Education and Experience Required:
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical experience
• Possess a Class A license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Grain Operations
Valley United Coop is seeking full-time grain operations person. This role will primarily be responsible for the safe handling and management of grain and other duties as assigned by the grain operations manager or elevator manager. You will be working with the entire VUC team to determine which duties are the highest priority on any given day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Load and unload customer and outgoing trucks
- Maintenance and cleaning of elevator facility
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Deliver grain or fertilizer to customer locations
- Maintain a clean tractor and trailer
- Assist in cleaning grain bins
- Assist in receiving dry fertilizers
- Possible application of fertilizer to varied crops based on customer orders
- Inspect vehicles and facilities for mechanical items or safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance
Education and Experience Required:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Must possess a CDL license or the ability to obtain
- Hold a valid Medical Card issued by an FMCSA Certified Doctor
- Must be able to meet all FMCSA requirements to drive a tractor-trailer
- Requires work in dusty conditions
- No recent moving or driving violations
- Must be able to occasionally be in confined spaces
- Must be able to climb ladders and be in high places
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Agronomy Operations/Floater
Job description:
Valley United Co-op is seeking people to help in our agronomy operations, primarily in our fertilizer departments. We are looking for anyone interested in plant operations, tender truck driving, and fertilizer spreading operators. We have various locations throughout the area that serve our area farmers.
Jobs would be primarily part-time with the possibility of full-time employment upon availability.
Lots of opportunities with Valley United Coop.
Job Application
Please fill out the below information along with your resume. If you prefer a paper application, use one of the links below and send the filled out application to jenny@valleyunited.ag.
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