Operator, Front End Loader - GAPS FS - Fowler, MI

GAPS FS is headquartered in Ithaca, Michigan with branches in Middleton and Fowler. GAPS FS employs approximately 40 individuals (including seasonal workers) and serves approximately 450 customers. GAPS FS offers agronomy, agri-finance, and nutrient management services. GAPS FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative with annual sales of $8.5 billion (FY 2018 data) providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services throughout North America. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member cooperatives. More information is available at .

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to operate a front end loader to scoop and lift product to the processing area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operate front end loader (John Deere 244J) in tight area.

Load product into processing areas, blender, and to load trucks.

Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.

Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.

Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.

Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.

Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.

Maintains the facility and equipment image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Provides excellent customer service.

Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.

Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.