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Facility Operations Coordinator - AgVantage FS - Dewar, IA

Company: AgVantage FS

City: Dewar

State: IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for providing leadership for the operations of the fertilizer/chemical facility. Assists the area operations manager with fertilizer/chemical inventory management, blending, and facility asset maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides customer service and billing information and invoices in a timely and accurate manner to increase inventory accuracy, and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

Operates and maintains facility equipment and machinery in a safe, efficient, and economical way.

Assist Plant Manager with fertilizer and crop protection; inventory; ordering; and month end procedures

Operates product blending equipment and loading / unloading equipment, including trucks

Collaborates with Location Managers and Crop Specialists on planning, organizing, directing and scheduling work assignments and product batching sequences for dry & liquid facilities

Completes delivery tickets, transfer tickets, and invoicing for fertilizer and crop protection loads

Performs equipment and machinery preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the dry & liquid facilities

Coordinate centralized dispatch functions of dry & liquid facilities

Assist in sales with prospective accounts and upgrades during the non‑blending season. Sales will include but not limited to plant food, chemical, seed, custom application, and precision ag.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the facility according to company standards, maintains a safe environment of the facility , and maintains the appropriate professional image

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts with logistics

Serves as a back‑up custom applicator tending as needed. Includes chemical application, dry application, and NH3 application.

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

Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires an Associate’s degree in an applicable field, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of fertilizer facility operations, elevator operations, and equipment operations

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

Strong organizational & leadership skills

Ability to close sales calls, provide agronomic solutions for walk in accounts

Prefer a general understanding of GROWMARK agronomy facility operations

Must obtain/have and maintain a valid CDL driver’s license with applicable endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to work extended hours during peak production times

Frequently or continuously exposed or required to work in conditions that may include:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice, etc.)
• May include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Confined spaces
• Lifting 51-70 lbs

Demonstrates the 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.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees' well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• 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:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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