Job Details
Twin State, Inc. / Liqui-Grow has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and has grown to include 13 retail and 3 manufacturing plants. Each Liqui-Grow location provides quality products and services reviewed and in-field analyzed by our in-house PH.D. agronomist to a customer base serviced by location sales personnel and applicators. Liqui-grow of Hampton is a wholesale and resale facility with 26 full-time employees. No matter where you are in your career, Liqui-Grow is a excellent company to further develop your knowledge in the industry. Whether its agronomy, sales, operations, or mechanics, Liqui-grow has someone willing to extend their knowledge to those eager to learn. The strong leadership and supportive colleges that Liqui-Grow of Hampton retains will aid your advancement in your career in agriculture retail. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, consider applying for our position! MIXING & SALES ASSISTANTThe mixing & sales assistant will split their time between operating the Liqui-Grow Retail liquid fertilizer mixing system and supporting Liqui-Grow sales and operations. Liquid Fertilizer Mix Room OperatorDay to Day:Keep the location manager informed of property issues that may ariseBe a team playerWilling to work the required hours during the season (i.e. early a.m., longer nights, weekends, holiday possibility with an alternative day off)Good communication skills Basic computer knowledgeMeet license requirements Handlers licenseApplicators licenseKeep up on any training (Dicamba, applicator, etc.) as needed or scheduledCDL Retail mix system:Learn the ins and outs of running the retail mix system.This includes but is not limited to system updates, communicating issues with program IT, navigating breakdowns/delays, lining up truckers, figuring out load lineup with salesman/applicator, reading field maps, and giving directions.Knowledge of outside load system, maintenance, rinsing scheduleGood communication with staff related to getting products out, working around shortages, machine breakdowns, and basic day-to-day plans, especially in season.Winterizing system Chemicals:Coordinate chemical needs and delivery schedules for bulk products and packages with the location manager and warehouse person.Maintaining meters, valves, and plumbing as needed or scheduled along with winterizing Equipment:Helping with maintaining trucks in/out of season along with winterizingHelping with maintaining machines in/out of season along with winterizingTroubleshooting with truckers and applicators during the season as problems occur (for example trailer pumps)Spill procedures Sales and Operations Support The Sales and Operations Support role has the responsibility of being a support person to retail salespeople within the Hampton location who require assistance in day-to-day tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following:Participate in all training activities pursuant to gaining knowledge of all products and the benefits to the grower when applied to their fields.Stay current on new company and industry products, trends, and how they will benefit your customer base and impact your location.Assist with customer field scouting, weed I.D., and soil testingMeet growers to discuss the opportunities that Liqui-Grow can provide them.Collect the necessary information on customers fields to develop the proper fertilizer and herbicide/pesticide application recommendations.Keep the sales team fully informed of all operations.Work with your location manager to obtain support in meeting sales support goals.Assist in the collection of all customer account information.Professionally conduct yourself. Work to create and maintain a positive image for Liqui-Grow and yourself in the community RequirementsMust pass a pre-drug testMust have a good driving recordMust have or obtain a CDL Twin State, Inc. will facilitateApplication/ag equipment experience is ideal but required BenefitsHealth / dental insurance/ vision401K profit sharing planPaid vacation / sick leave Hours accumulate from date of hireCafeteria plan / medical and dependent careShort/long-term disability (eligibility required)Life insurance (eligibility required)Yearly clothing allowance