Job Description

Company Overview

Farmers Business Network\xe2\x84\xa2 (FBN\xe2\x84\xa2) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN\xe2\x84\xa2 members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the and , and were also named " " by Fast Company Magazine.

Position Summary

We are looking for a diligent, organized, hard-working candidate who will primarily be responsible for operations of a chemical tolling line. This individual will also have to manage chemical, fertilizer, and seed inventory within our Primary Fulfillment Center, including inbounding, stocking, picking, shipping, and processing of both raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Execution of production schedule through raw material setup, line setup, line operations, cleanup, and finished good stocking
• Understand the daily production schedule, escalate concerns or risks of daily plans, and work independently to meet production deadlines
• Collaborate with onsite leadership and warehouse employees to ensure maximum uptime of tolling line when in operation
• Full line ownership including preventive maintenance strategies to ensure mitigation of downtime (small servicing, change gaskets, & lubricate)
• Ability to root cause and troubleshoot production equipment, with experience in fixing minor issues or being able to articulate issues to a outside vendor for resolution
• Management & procurement of indirect part inventory related to frequently changed production line parts
• Forklift experience with ability to obtain onsite certification
• Material handling responsibilities including lifting jugs, palletizing product, labeling, receiving, stocking, picking and shipping
• Maintain a high level of ownership around building and production line cleanliness through a dedicated understanding of 5S procedures
• Ability to follow, implement and improve Production Line standard operating procedures (SOP\'s)
• Unwavering dedication to safety, including application of lock out tag out procedures and personal protective equipment donning and doffing (PPE)
• Comply with all warehouse rules/regulations, and maintain a focus on Safety and Quality onsite
• Commit to overall team and company success with a willingness to assist with duties outside of scope as needed
• Other duties/responsibilities beyond the scope as required to assist team and company\'s overall success

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of production line operations
• 2+ years of warehouse experience
• 2+ year of forklift operations experience
• Experience in working with and understanding SDS, Hazardous materials and Dangerous goods
• Ability to get fitted and utilize a respirator along with other PPE requirements on site
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP- Netsuite) and/or Warehouse Management System (WMS- SNAP) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate\'s Degree, certification, or equivalent in a technical field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanics, or Technician experience around tolling operations
• Certification in Hazardous Material Handling and/or professional Supply Chain organizations.
• Lean Management, Six Sigma Training or other Supply Chain Certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD).

Characteristics

• The successful applicant will be:

• Detail oriented with an ability to understand production schedules and virtual inventory allotments in WMS and ERP systems
• Passionate about building world class networks that put the customer first
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume start-up environment - working with a sense of urgency and being hands on.
• Core belief in Safety, Customer focus and Process.
• Highly independent, goal-oriented and solution driven
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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The following represents FBN\'s reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $25/hour-$28/hour. This salary range may vary based on geography and the higher cost of labor in some metropolitan areas.

Beyond Base Pay, FBN also offers all full-time/permanent employees competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation, paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible, parental leave, benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more.

FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program .

FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please fill out .

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