Description:

Farmers Elevator & Exchange has been providing agricultural products and services to Southeast Iowa for over 100 years.  We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team to operate agronomy equipment and additional facility operations at our Wapello facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(Included, but not limited to)

  • Maintain safe and clean work environment
  • Professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products
  • Repairs and preventative maintenance on application equipment 
  • Blending/Loading/Delivering of bulk fertilizer
  • Handle bulk and packaged, dry and liquid fertilizer, and anhydrous ammonia
  • Anhydrous Ammonia nurse tank filling, farm delivery, and maintenance
  • Position will also assist in plant operations as needed

Education/Requirements:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Agriculture background/experience preferred, but not required
  • Pass pre-employment drug screening
  • Have valid driver's license with clear driving record
  • Ability to:
    • Lift up-to 75 pounds
    • Climb bins, ladders, & stairs
    • Work in dusty and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Licenses & Qualifications:

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (or obtain with training)
    • Air Brakes
    • Manual Transmission
    • HazMat & Tanker
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (or obtain with training)
    • Core, 1A, 1B, 1C

Classification:

Full Time

Compensation:

  • Salary Type: Hourly
  • Paid Biweekly

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Defined-benefit pension plan
  • 401(k) option
  • Basic life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Vacation & Sick Leave

To Apply Please Visit A

Farmers Elevator & Exchange Office

Or www.farmerseande.com/employment