Production Assistant

Production Assistant

Period: Full time permanent with benefits

Wage: Negotiable with training and experience

General Scope of Position:

The agronomy production assistant will assist in dry and liquid fertilizer, chemical, seed, and feed blending for Wallowa County Grain Growers’ Agronomy department. This position will also assist with loading and delivery of products. The preferred candidate will have a class A CDL or the ability to obtain. Facility and equipment maintenance requiring basic mechanical skills will be required daily. Occasionally, this position will be responsible for typical office responsibilities such as answering the phone, utilizing a computer and specialized software system, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

1. Accurately interpret fertilizer, feed, and seed batch sheets to create custom blends.
2. Load company and customer trucks with completed orders and accurate delivery tickets.
3. Conduct maintenance of Wallowa County Grain Growers’ Agronomy equipment and facility and maintain accurate records.
4. Occasionally responsible for the supervision of seasonal production employees.
5. Clean driving record, and class A CDL (or ability to obtain).
6. This position must effectively communicate with the Agronomy Department Manager.
7. Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned.

Skills / Competencies / Requirements:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Class A CDL or ability to obtain.
3. Previous agricultural cooperative or agricultural related experience (preferred).
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Professional appearance and positive attitude.
6. Organization Skills
7. High attention to detail to assure accurate inventory tracking and billing.
8. Punctuality and reliability

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position often requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies up to 50 pounds assisted.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check and Motor Vehicle Records check.

Apply for this position: (Applications available on site or can be requested at email below). Addition to the above, candidates must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Wallowa County Grain Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1. Apply online on our application page.
2. Email application OR resume to kevans@graingrowers.com.
3. Drop off application OR resume in person at 911 S. River St. Enterprise, OR during normal business hours.