Crew Lead

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY INFORMATION

ITC Services is an employee-owned company that supports the agriculture industry through hands-on work that protects valuable commodities.

We provide hay and silage covering and preservation services that help farmers and producers protect their feed crops. Our work helps maintain quality, reduce losses, and support agricultural operations that communities rely on every day.

ITC Services is part of the Inland ESOP family of companies. As an employee-owned organization, every team member is an employee-owner with a stake in the success of the work they help deliver. Ownership here is not just a benefit. It shows up in how we approach the job, how we work with customers, and how we support one another as a team.

The work at ITC Services can be demanding. Many roles involve long days, changing schedules, and working outdoors in all types of weather, including heat and cold. Peak seasons move quickly and require focus, stamina, and teamwork. This is not desk work, and it is not always easy, but it matters. Our teams play an important role in protecting agricultural commodities that represent significant time, effort, and investment for our customers.

SALARY & BENEFITS

In addition to the base pay range listed, team members in this role may qualify for quarterly or annual incentive bonuses based on company and individual performance.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employer & Voluntary Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short Term Disability (company provided where available; state programs may apply)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefit eligibility and plan details will be provided upon hire and may vary based on position, location, and employment status. Employees are responsible for reviewing state-specific programs where applicable. ( Please note that the salary/pay information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries/pay are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.)

This position offers a competitive hourly base wage, overtime during high-volume months, and additional earning potential through a team-based piece rate system.

How Pay Works

• You earn a competitive hourly base rate, plus overtime pay when applicable.
• Certain tasks (such as covering stacks or silage piles) are paid by piece rate, based on dollars per square and linear foot.
• Each task has a specific dollar amount associated with it.
• Total earnings on a task are split evenly among the team that completes the work.
• At the end of the pay period, you are paid whichever is greater: your hourly earnings or your piece-rate earnings -- guaranteed.

This means there’s no downside to piece rate, only upside.

Earning Potential

• Piece rate gives motivated teams the opportunity to increase their effective hourly wage.
• Team piece-rate earnings typically increase earnings by 25–35% overall during high-production periods.
• During peak months, expect significant overtime opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crew Leader oversees a four-person field team installing hay tarps and silage covers, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time. Responsibilities include coordinating daily tasks, maintaining job records, operating company vehicles, communicating with customers, and promoting teamwork. This role requires good leadership, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed. Reports to the Field Supervisor or Field Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• The essential functions, responsibilities, and duties of the Crew Lead are:
  • Implement procedures and recommends improvements in safety, production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
  • Ability to lead others.
  • Ability to read and understand work orders.
  • Ability to operate company vehicles and pull bumper pull and goose neck trailers.
  • Ability to aid in finding crew members.
  • Ability to obtain and retain a DOT Medical Card.
  • Ability to communicate with ITC Services customers.
  • Ability to use a company phone and not damage it.
  • Coordinate field crew member’s daily tasks ensuring accurate and timely rental hay tarp and silage cover installation.
  • Maintain records of rental jobs performed.
  • Maintain accurate daily paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Lead a four person team in covering hay and silage.
  • Take phone calls from customers.
  • Ability to work necessary overtime and weekend work to meet customer demand.
  • Attends and participates in all departmental and safety, job specific required training and informational meetings.
  • Complete Map Packet when required as well as paperwork that goes along with it.
  • Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout company property.
  • Helps build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment.
  • Adheres to Our Core Values and demonstrates on a daily basis.
• In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
  • Perform quality work within deadlines.
  • Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating effectively with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned to meet company goals.

REQUIREMENTS SKILLS/ABILITY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility and duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training;
• Minimum of 1 year experience in covering of hay.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions regarding geographic locations, including use of GPS devices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions regarding standard and specific rental hay tarp and silage cover installations.
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract from the state.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk on uneven ground; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to work at heights and use a ladder. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Lifting 50+ pounds requires a lifting device or two person lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, and Depth perception.