Operations Technician

AgState is currently seeking an Operations Technician! Do you love working with your hands and being outside? Are you a hard worker with a desire to grow and learn in your career? Join our team today!

We are seeking a motivated Operations Technician who will be responsible, under the direction of the Location Leader, for agronomy and grain operations. At AgState, you will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service and a stable career!

This is a great opportunity for Operations Technicians interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

AgState offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Salary Continuation
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance Program
• Employee discounts and local discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Paid Time off Accrual

Operations Technician Will:

• Operate Fertilizer mix plant - dry & liquid
• Manage chemical warehouse & lead agronomy inventory
• Fill NH3 tanks
• Have the ability and knowledge to operate heavy equipment (payloader and forklift)
• Support the elevator operations.
• Receive, dry, blend, and load grain.
• Measure grain inventory as needed.
• Prepare grain rail cars and load cars according to specifications as needed.
• Maintain grain conditions.
• Support all aspects of Agronomy Operations
• Manage ag chemicals and fertilizer.
• Understand chemical rates, uses, and restrictions.
• Abide by our values and practices by:
• Working in a safe & efficient manner
• Providing superior customer service
• Performing equipment and facility maintenance including housekeeping, daily maintenance checks, and basic maintenance as required
• Assisting other locations, as needed

Operations Technicians Have:

• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Have or have the ability to obtain Class A CDL, Commercial applicator license and/or Handler’s license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Good computer skills
• One year of related experience and/or education preferred, but not required.
• Our values ~ RISE:
  Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.