Operations Specialist 2
Company: MKC
Location: Sterling
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: JOB SUMMARY: Responsible to assist in the agronomy,
grain and feed departments of designated location. Duties include
fertilizer blending and, transporting NH3 tanks, pick-up and
delivery, loading fertilizer with proper training, as well as
pick-up and delivery of tanks. Grain duties include grain handling,
performing cleaning and maintenance in the elevator, buildings, and
on the grounds, and dumping and loading grain trucks. An operations
specialist 2 is expected to perform duties in a manner that will
optimize the company's efficiency, help achieve the company's
mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. This
employee will support our safety culture and maintain a positive
attitude that promotes teamwork within the entire company and a
favorable image of the company. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Ability
to gain operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator, operate
the elevator safely, make minor repairs, and conduct scheduled
maintenance on all equipment. * Able to obtain good working
knowledge of fertilizer, seed and grains. * Ability to obtain and
maintain Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements. * Ability
to obtain and maintain 7B Fumigation License. * Utilize basic
computer skills. * Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision. * Ability to react to change productively and handle
other essential tasks as assigned. Requirements: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Handle incoming grain by unloading trucks. If necessary, weigh
and test the grain, and transfer the grain to the correct bin
utilizing the available storage space as efficiently as possible.
Load out grain to either trucks or rail cars following legal weight
limits. * Blend grains as necessary when preparing to ship out of
the facility to meet specifications of the receiving customer &
eliminate any quality discounts by the receiving customer. *
Maintain the quality of the grain in the elevator by making
periodic inspections of all stored grain, turn the grain only as
necessary to maintain quality, and make recommendations to help
improve grain handling operation and provide better service and
value for our customers. * Unload feed from supply truck and load
into warehouse. Load feed into customer vehicles as directed by
location manager or elevator superintendent. * Load liquid, dry,
and NH3 fertilizer into customer vehicles and deliver as directed.
* Drive a commercial vehicle when requested. * Assist with monthly
inventory duties. * Observe OSHA, state, federal, and MKC safety
regulations. Promote a safety culture by proactively assessing all
activities for dangerous circumstances. * Maintain equipment and
facilities regularly to the manufactures specifications or the MKC
maintenance program and follow housekeeping standards keeping
facilities neat and clean. * Assist other locations and/or
departments as requested. * Maintain all vehicles in proper
operating order, as well as keeping them clean and neat in
appearance. In addition, all maintenance shall be documented in
writing. * Maintain a positive visual image of all locations by
keeping the property and grounds clean, neat and orderly in
appearance. * Provide outstanding customer service to generate
repeat business. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;
sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and
smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds & occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to
adjust focus. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye protection, hard
hats, and gloves are required in designated areas. Full length
denim or similar material pants and leather toed shoes are to be
worn at all times (with the exception of other appropriate attire
for onsite and offsite professional meetings). Appropriate personal
protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt,
and/or face mask) may be required as prescribed by the chemical
label when handling chemicals. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE: A high school degree or GED. WORKING CONDITIONS: Job
involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere as well
as outside in hot and cold weather. Job involves much stooping,
standing, and climbing on ladders. Extensive scooping with a shovel
and sweeping with a broom are also required. This position is at a
Rail Terminal Facility where work times could fluctuate.
Flexibility for weekend and evening hours is required even outside
of busier harvest times. PI1e68d055a272-29400-39739842
Keywords: MKC, Anchorage , Operations Specialist 2, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Sterling, Alaska
