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Operations Manager

Liqui-Grow

Mt. Pleasant, IA

Posted/Updated: 30+ days ago

Job Description

Twin State, Inc. / Liqui-Grow has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and has grown to include 12 retail and 3 manufacturing plants. Each Liqui-Grow location provides quality products and services, reviewed and in-field analyzed by our in-house Ph.D. agronomist, to a customer base serviced by location sales personnel and applicators. No matter where you are in your career, Liqui-Grow is an excellent company for further developing your knowledge in the industry. Whether it's agronomy, sales, operations, or mechanics, Liqui-grow has someone willing to extend their knowledge to those eager to learn. The strong leadership and supportive colleagues that Liqui-Grow of Mt. Pleasant retains will aid your advancement in your career in agricultural retail. If you're interested in joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, we invite you to apply for this position.

Benefits

  • Health / dental insurance/ vision
  • 401(k) profit-sharing plan
  • Paid vacation / sick leave – Hours accumulate from the date of hire
  • Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
  • Short/long-term disability (eligibility required)
  • Life insurance (eligibility required)
  • Yearly clothing allowance
  • Partial cell phone reimbursement

Personnel

  • Assemble your team to ensure completion of fieldwork at your location.

  • Oversee the operations and identify needed maintenance on the facility and rolling stock, implementing a plan to complete in a timely manner.

Facility and Asset Prevention

  • Oversee the maintenance program of fixed assets and rolling stock to ensure that all items can be operated efficiently, safely, and in a manner that projects a positive image on behalf of Twin State/Liqui-Grow.

Personal Conduct

  • Keep the safety of all employees and people on facility property as a top priority and instill the same attitude in your team of coworkers.

  • Treat co-workers, vendors, and visitors with respect and strive to instill this attitude in your team.

  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner and remember that you are part of the leadership of the location. Work to create and maintain a positive image for Liqui-Grow, your facility, and yourself in the community.

Liquid Fertilizer Mix Room Operator

Day to Day:

  • Keep the location manager informed of property issues that may arise
  • Be a team player
  • Willing to work the required hours during the season (i.e., early a.m., longer nights, weekends, holiday possibility with an alternative day off)
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Meet license requirements
    • Handlers license
    • Applicators license
    • Keep up on any training (Dicamba, applicator, etc.) as needed or scheduled
    • CDL

Retail Mix System:

  • Learn the ins and outs of running the retail mix system.
  • This includes but is not limited to system updates, communicating issues with program IT, navigating breakdowns/delays, lining up truckers, figuring out load lineup with salesman/applicator, reading field maps, and giving directions.
  • Knowledge of outside load systems, maintenance, and rinsing schedule
  • Good communication with staff related to getting products out, working around shortages, machine breakdowns, and basic day-to-day plans, especially in season.
  • Winterizing the system

Chemicals:

  • Coordinate chemical needs and delivery schedules for bulk products and packages with the location manager and warehouse person.
  • Maintaining meters, valves, and plumbing as needed or scheduled, along with winterizing

Equipment:

  • Helping with maintaining trucks in/out of season, along with winterizing
  • Troubleshooting with truckers and applicators during the season as problems occur (for example, trailer pumps)
  • Spill procedures

Seed Warehouse:

  • Maintain the organization of the seed within the warehouse
  • Assist in the treatment of seed
  • Move and transfer seed while also maintaining all seed inventory