Position Summary:

Reporting to the Retail Manager, the Operations Lead is responsible for working with the retail team to ensure successful day-to-day operations. Site duties include full working knowledge and operation of the Dry Fertilizer Blending Plant, Chemical Shed Storage, seed treater and all other equipment and facilities.

essential functions and position responsibilities:

• Work with all areas of the business location to ensure a professional customer experience in an accurate and timely fashion
• Ensure that health, safety, and security policies are adhered to
• Receive incoming inventory, ensuring all paperwork is properly tracked and processed
• All out-going product orders follow protocol with correct documentation in place
• Maintenance of location to ensure the yard and equipment meets company standards
• Inventory is tracked and entered into accounting system as per company procedures
• Operation of Dry Fertilizer Blending Facility including loading into bin storage or out loading to customers
• Operation of seed treating system (Storm seed treater)
• Operation of forklift for shipping/receiving products via totes and pallets
• Operations of safe shipping/receiving liquid fertilizer and herbicides
• Assist with customer accounts and office duties
• Relationship building with customers to help grow the business in the off-season
• Site safety inspections
• Fertilizer logistics - lining up deliveries to the customer, incoming loads of fertilizer, work with other locations to ensure deliveries are completed
• Other Duties as Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work within the Agricultural field is an asset
• Basic shipping/receiving experience including inventory tracking and entering
• Some experience with Ranko blending system
• Experience in a chemical warehouse and AWSA knowledge
• Valid seed treater certification (Storm seed treater)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanically inclined and able to diagnose and repair minor issues
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Familiar with, and able to issue/review documentation with accuracy; load-out tickets, shipping/receiving paperwork, and other administrative duties as needed
• Effective communicator ensuring customer needs are being met and all team members are kept updated
• Familiar with The Rack as a company along with products/services available
• Must live near or in the town of Unity, Saskatchewan