Zook Ag. Products - Production

Job Summary:

Responsible for unloading trailers and animals-grade product into the company’s tanks and silos and filling animal grade oil and molasses drums and totes and general cleaning/maintenance. Job functions are to be performed within quality and production standards. 

Essential Job Functions :

• Unloads trailers
• Loads orders from animal-grade warehouse
• Assists in filling drums and totes with animal-grade products
• Completes required paperwork
• Does routine cleaning in animal warehouse/filling stations
• Jockeys trailers as required
• Helps in blending products together
• Runs wash bay
• Any other duties as requested directed or assigned by the manager/supervisor
• Designated safety sensitive position

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience (Licenses and Certifications):

• High school diploma or GED
• Entry level - training provided
• Any specialized safety or other training required
• Valid driver’s license

Equipment to Be Used:

• Forklift, yard truck, blending equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to understand and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form as they pertain to production 
• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• Ability to master basic reading, writing, and mathematic concepts
• Any additional specialized safety or other training required

Essential Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking, using tools and performing repetitive actions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with help
• Visual acuity to read instructions and operate machines 
• A separate, complete document of physical demands is attached

Standard Benefits (Eligible after 90 days of employment):

• 5 Vacation days and 3 PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance and ADD policy
• 401K (Available after 6 months of employment + company match)

Operating Principals:

Employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with Zook Ag. & Golden Barrel Products Operating Principles: specifically work and act as a team player in all interactions with other company employee’s; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with co-workers and others; and consistently provide quality service.

Working Hours:

• Standard working hours for 1st shift are: 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday and as necessary to complete the requirements of the position
• Overtime may be required, and hours are subject to change based on company needs
• Employees are required to clock in 10 minutes before the beginning of the shift