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Farm and Home Building Center Supervisor and Estimator
Red Oak
Supervisor and Estimator Exempt (Salaried)
Mission
To add value to our members' farming operations.
Vision
To remain an innovative and efficient provider of today's agriculture markets and services.
Position Summary/Objective
This role provides leadership for retail building materials, contractor services, estimating support, inventory management, pricing, customer service, and staff performance while supporting members, contractors, and the surrounding community.
Basic Employment Expectations
Safety
Always performs work in a safe manner and uses the appropriate PPE.
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
Consider the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
Communication
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisors, departments, and fellow employees.
Communicate with supervisors and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
Accountability & Professionalism
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
Carries a fair share of the workload.
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
Customer Service
Continually works to satisfy customers through effective communication, solving problems, answering questions, and managing their expectations.
Personal/Professional Development
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following: Estimating and Takeoffs
Assess architectural and structural drawings to provide accurate material estimates and quantity takeoffs for residential/commercial/ag projects, prepares quotes/orders in support of customers and contractors to ensure efficient and profitable project execution.
Customer Service and Support
Promote products and services that support residential, agricultural, and commercial building projects.
Develops and maintains strong business relationships with contractors.
Performs on-site inspections to assess project specifics in collaboration with clients and contractors.
Manages efficient utilization of vendor websites to assist with estimating and material ordering.
Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships, stays informed on available stock and special-order products, and coordinates both stock and special-order purchases with vendors.
Possesses in-depth understanding of lumber market trends, enabling well-informed pricing decisions.
Resolves damaged product issues with customers and/or vendors.
Location Supervision
Oversees day-to-day operations of the Farm and Home Building Center.
Provides sales counter and design center support as needed.
Performs all supervisory responsibilities for employees of the Farm and Home Building Center.
Operations
Direct and coordinate daily operations of the Farm & Home Building Center, including sales floor, lumberyard, inventory, and customer service functions.
Coordinates vendor pickups for products that are not directly shipped.
Manages product delivery schedule for yard staff.
Establishes and monitors retail pricing based on cost and market conditions.
Oversees yard inventory reorder levels and places vendor orders.
Assists with Farm and Home Building Center operations as needed.
Ensure that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
Oversee sales floor showroom and displays.
Collaborates with Location Manager for staffing to achieve optimum location operations performance.
Qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's (construction management, business, or related field) preferred.
3-7+ years of experience in: Lumberyard, building materials, or construction industry and estimating (residential and/or light commercial projects)
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plans
Perform material takeoffs and cost estimates
Must have up to date knowledge of building products, product performance, and pricing.
Ability to build client connections and ensure satisfaction.
Understand and plan for the time it takes to complete certain service projects.
Must have strong organizational skills and prioritize duties when multi-tasking.
Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software, including Outlook, Excel, and Outlook Calendar.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position will rarely work in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles.
Position will occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and dust.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.
Part Time Farm and Home Building Center Associate
Red Oak
Part-Time Exempt (Salaried)
Mission
To add value to our members' farming operations.
Vision
To remain an innovative and efficient provider of today's agriculture markets and services.
Position Summary/Objective
As a Farm & Home Building associate, responsibilities include helping stock, load and assist customers with merchandise in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Basic Employment Expectations
Safety
Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
Communication
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
Accountability & Professionalism
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
Carries a fair share of the workload.
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
Customer Service
Continually works to satisfy customers through effective communication, solving problems, answering questions, and managing their expectations.
Personal/Professional Development
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following: Farm & Home Building Support
Receives freight and maintains accurate records of products received maintained.
Organizes stock and merchandise within the retail store & warehouse by properly unboxing and storing goods in their designated location.
Identify low stock items and report them to supervisor.
Organizes and sorts items on shelves, bins, and overhangs according to company standards.
Reliably retrieves items from within the warehouse to be processed and shipped.
Properly packs items to be shipped according to company standards to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
General Housekeeping
Ensure work areas are neat, clean, and well maintained.
As designated by supervisor, maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
Maintains cleanliness of store equipment to promote a positive company image.
Use all tools and equipment carefully for their intended use.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Able to work indoors and outdoors.
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Ability to lift over 50 pounds, as warehouse items may be cumbersome and heavy.
People skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse.
Computer skills for data entry of merchandise record keeping.
Ability to solve problems quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.
Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Red Oak
Millwright Exempt (Salaried)
Mission
To add value to our members' farming operations.
Vision
To remain an innovative and efficient provider of today's agriculture markets and services.
Position Summary/Objective
Assist in the repairs, construction, and general maintenance of a broad range of grain, fertilizer, and agronomy equipment in existing facilities as well as capital improvement projects in a safe and effective manner.
Basic Employment Expectations
Safety
Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
Communication
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
Accountability & Professionalism
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
Carries a fair share of the workload.
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
Customer Service
Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.
Personal/Professional Development
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following:
Safety
Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner and for their intended use.
Imperative that maintenance personnel adhere to all safety standards, procedures and policies to ensure that effective execution of duties and responsibilities Mechanics
Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Welds parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
Use of power tools such as grinders, saws, drills, etc.
Moves machinery and equipment such as telehandler, skid loader or forklift.
Assembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures.
Align machines and equipment.
Dismantles machines.
Maintenance & Repairs
Repairs and lubricated machines and equipment.
Maintains records of maintenance activities.
Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
Other
Works necessary hours as requested by manager to ensure completion of projects, response to needed maintenance requests, and provide exceptional quality service.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must be licensed and insurable to drive. Travel between locations is required.
One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work in all types of environments, including but not limited to elevated areas (heights), dusty conditions, various weather conditions (hot to cold).
Understanding of the time commitments of the role throughout the year, as well as the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customer, peers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operation processes.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position will rarely work in wet or humid, extreme cold/heat (all non- weather) conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or vibration.
Position will occasionally work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions.
Position will frequently work near moving mechanical parts.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.
Outside Operations
Red Oak
Mission
To add value to our members' farming operations.
Vision
To remain an innovative and efficient provider of today's agriculture markets and services.
Position Summary/Objective
Fulfills the demands of the location by providing agronomy and grain-related customer services in a safe and effective manner.
Basic Employment Expectations
Safety
Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
Communication
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
Accountability & Professionalism
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
Carries a fair share of the workload.
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
Customer Service
Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.
Personal/Professional Development
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following:
Operations
Assists in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.
Unloads and loads grain from trucks and wagons.
Operates fertilizer tender trucks.
Fills and transport NH3 equipment.
Operates commercial application equipment as needed.
Operates a semi-truck in the off-season or as needed.
Assists in other areas of the location as needed.
Maintenance
Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
Assists in setup & maintenance of equipment.
Performs standard routine maintenance of equipment.
Performs standard routine maintenance and repairs to equipment throughout all areas of the location.
Maintains grain quality.
Other
Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Handler's or Applicator's License.
Understand the importance of providing extremely high levels of customer service.
High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position will rarely work in wet or humid, extreme cold/heat (all non-weather) conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, or vibration.
Position will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, in fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, work in explosive atmosphere.
Position will frequently work in outdoor weather conditions.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.