Agronomy Administrative Assistant - M&M Service Company - Girard, 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. Agronomy Administrative Assistant DIVISION: Agronomy JOB CODE: 50c REPORTS TO: Location Manager STATUS: Non-exempt SALARY RANGE: $17-$22/hour depending on experience

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Agronomy Administrative Assistant provides essential customer service and administrative support at a retail agronomy facility. This role involves direct communication with customers and employees, accurate invoicing, inventory management, reporting, marketing, and record-keeping.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, sales staff, and operations teams. Process invoices, inventory, and customer purchases with accuracy and efficiency. Utilize Agvance for Blend Tickets, Product Bookings, Delivery Tickets, and planning support. Assist sales staff with precision farming programs and agronomy planning. Maintain organized customer accounts and market data for easy retrieval. Generate reports for sales, marketing, and management as needed. Order and track agronomy products and office supplies. Support day-to-day operations, including occasional local errands. Cross-train for other administrative roles as required. Perform other duties as assigned to support the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Normally requires an associate's degree in a business or agriculture related field or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of office related work experience. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with a variety of billing, planning and blending programs and be able to develop spreadsheets for other business functions. While performing duties pertaining to this job, the individual may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distant vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must be willing to work additional hours beyond the normal work week at various times throughout the year. These include, but are not limited to, seasons of heavy customer demand and month end procedures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment can be loud on occasion. May be required to travel independently and overnight. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology