Chemical Bay Operator - West FS - Monmouth, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It’s the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

$17 - $20 hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

FS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. FS is dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension and a 401(k) plan with company matching to help you plan for retirement.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on position.

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

• Responsible for safe, efficient chemical bay operations at the designated location.
• Adheres to scheduled maintenance protocols for facility and equipment.
• Maintains inventory control and submits application records daily. Coordinates product distribution.
• Organizes and transports warehouse products and materials.
• Prepares material handling, blending, storage, transportation, and application equipment for product blending and delivery.
• Blends products according to established rates and procedures.
• Safely loads and unloads containers, pallets, materials, and products onto or off trucks, trailers, and railcars.
• Verifies all products are accounted for on each invoice or delivery ticket.
• Ensures completion and return of all relevant documentation, including bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices, to the branch location by day’s end for prompt receiving and invoice payment.
• Completes required paperwork such as logbooks, cargo records, and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.
• Supports both full-time and part-time operational staff.
• Contributes to organizational goals through efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
• Delivers exemplary customer service.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
• Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied.
• Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Occasionally exposed or required:
  • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).
  • Noisy conditions.
  • Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.
  • May be required to work at varying heights.
  • Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

FS is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.