Seasonal Cpp Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Qualifications

A combination of completed coursework and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Business Administration, will consider other education with related agronomy sales/plant operations experience and demonstrated leadership abilities or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Requires five (5) or more years of related experience in agronomy sales or plant operations. Requires a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role. Prefer previous experience managing daily business operations. Previous Southern States work experience preferred.

Licensing & Requires valid Driver's License

Certification: Depending upon location, may also require specialized licensing and/or certification

Requirements:

• Able to implement and oversee sales and operations plans for multiple facilities, including agronomy, fertilizer, CPP and seed handling facilities.
• Able to effectively apply knowledge of daily operations to optimize production aligned with budgeted sales volume, minimize expenses, and effectively establish polices and operating procedures to support business goals
• Able to effectively apply knowledge of regulations governing production, storage, distribution and sales of manufactured goods, agricultural products, fuel products, fertilizers and crop protectants, and/or related merchandise
• Able to consistently display servant leadership, build and motivate teams, and delegate responsibilities
• Able to perform data analysis and utilize results to optimize performance and increase profitability
• Able to manage budgets, monitor and track expenses

• Able to utilize creative thinking and problem solving skills to develop solutions
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels in the organization and external counterparts
• Able to consistently demonstrate customer-focused interpersonal skills and professional communication
• Able to maintain composure while managing conflict and stressful situations
• Attention to detail, accuracy and accountability
• Computer literacy to utilize MS Office products and SSC business systems
• Able to work in a fast paced, customer focused, team environment
• Able to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner
• Able to work extended hours to meet business demands
• Able to travel 10-20% of time, will vary based on location

Work Environment

The work environment will vary based on location. Essential job functions are performed indoors in a climate controlled environment, in a warehouse environment subject to seasonal temperatures and humidity, and outdoors unprotected from weather conditions.

Regularly exposed to hazards including:

• Merchandise, supplies and tools with sharp edges or containing hazardous materials
• Dust, odors, fumes and hazardous chemicals associated with sales and storage of dry and liquid fertilizers, crop protectants and other agricultural products, seed processing, cotton processing, and/or petroleum/propane
• Moving mechanical parts and vehicles, vibrations and electric current
• Noise levels where hearing protection is optional per PPE Plan

Schedule requirements will vary based on location. Extended hours and/or alternate work schedules may be required. Ability to report to work on time and in adverse weather conditions is required.

Physical Activities & Requirements

Physical activities and requirements will vary based on location and merchandise mix. Below is a general description.

• Continuously bend and stoop; manual dexterity (fingers and hands) and utilize repetitive hand motion with merchandise and tools including computers and motorized vehicles; reach with arms and hands for extended periods; stand and walk for extended periods, at times may be on concrete or uneven surfaces; utilize eye/hand coordination; twist back and neck. Pull, push, lift, carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently climb, crouch, stack, and sweep. Pull, push, lift, carry 50-80 pounds, may be assisted.
• Occasionally balance, kneel, shovel and sit. Pull, push, lift, carry 80-100 pounds, may be assisted.

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding sales, operations and safety. Must be able to hear customer service phone calls, hand held radio, equipment and vehicle sounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools & Equipment

Tools and equipment will vary based on location. Below is a general description.

Hand held scanner, telephone, hand held radio, computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, writing instrument, reports, logs, spreadsheets, point-of-sale terminal, seed processing equipment, fertilizer and crop protectant blenders and spreaders (dry row spreader, John Deere dry body, Spreader Trucks and/or Terra-Gator, spray trucks with 40-60 foot boom coverage, Crop Sprayers with 80-120 foot boom coverage), loaders, forklifts, pick-ups, delivery trucks, and other tools and equipment.

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.