Employment

Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time Maintenance employee to work out of our Breckenridge facility. This role will provide a unique opportunity to work throughout this multi-site facility, offering a variety of services to customers. MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan. The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in grain operations, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

Scope of Responsibilities: Maintenance is a hands-on job.  Must work in coordination with peers and supervisors to successfully complete daily facility maintenance. Daily maintenance includes (but is not limited to) maintaining all grain handling equipment, vehicle maintenance and wheeled equipment maintenance.

Job Requirements:

• Safety: It is the policy of MAC to provide a safe and healthy workplace. The ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy is essential. All company policies and procedures to be followed. It is essential to perform tasks in accordance to MAC safety procedures and ensure MIOSHA guidelines are followed.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor and/or Facility Manager to successfully complete daily facility maintenance
• Understand how grain handling equipment works and its necessary components to be able to understand when maintenance is needed
• Build and/or fabricate equipment and equipment accessories necessary for grain/dry bean/agronomy departments
• Order parts necessary to complete maintenance projects
• Log all maintenance work in company database
• Make recommendations for equipment repair and provide a list of material needed to complete maintenance
• Conduct maintenance projects according to proper housekeeping procedures set forth by MAC
• Assist with loading railcars and operation of rail car mover
• Housekeeping: Proper housekeeping is important for safe operations. Dust control inside and outside the plant must be maintained at minimal levels. Spilled product must be cleaned up as soon as possible and returned to inventory or moved to a safe area.
• Facility appearance is also very important and steps should be taken to maintain and enhance this.
• Physical Requirements: Physical condition must not limit the ability to climb (highest point 200’), lift at least 100#, or get in and out of confined spaces which is necessary to perform the basic tasks of this position. Some operations require the wearing of protective gear that may seem heavy or restrictive. Good vision and hearing are essential to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Other tasks as assigned

Desired Skills/Competencies

• Welding and fabrication
• Mechanically minded, including ability to use necessary tools and machines
• Comfortable working in variable weather conditions
• Problem solving and basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work with a team
• Minimum high school degree required
• Required: must have a current driver’s license and be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time salaried Identity Preserved (IP) Soybean Representative to drive this growing market. This role has flexibility to be based out of our Breckenridge or Marlette facility. MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, with international connections in the IP soybean market. The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural sales and IP soybeans, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

Scope of Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining contact with current MAC Identity Preserved Soybean customers. Will lead the IP scouting program, including grower contact before planting, throughout the growing season, and after harvest. Additional responsibilities will include seed sales and continual prospecting to generate new customer business. Must maintain consistent understanding of the IP markets and challenges that would have implications on MAC business. As needed, plant operations work is likely.

Job Requirements:

• IP Soybean Scouting Program:
  • Oversee all aspects of the IP Soybean scouting program
  • Gather and maintain maps for all fields involved
  • Maintain contact with growers during the scouting process, including inviting them to join as you visit fields and follow up after scouting has occurred
  • Implement and oversee plot work to promote the IP program, including:
    • Line up cooperators or MAC ground source; facilitate tillage plan
    • Acquire seed, implement plot planting, determine and oversee spray program
    • Schedule and manage plot tours
    • Help with plot harvest and report the plot results
  • Customer Service:
    • Build relationships and maintain contact with current IP Soybean customers to meet their needs
    • Utilize numerous resources to develop new customer prospect list, with a focus on expanding the IP soybean footprint for MAC
    • Communicate regularly with the IP management team to ensure the program is on track
    • Help facilitate grower meetings to promote MAC programs and offerings
    • Work with all growers to:
      • Sign contracts and Grower Agreement
      • Obtain field maps/seed tag/crop protection and fertilizers used
    • Sales & Assistance:
      • Drive seed sales, with a specific focus on IP Soybean contracts and acres
        • Maintain complete understanding of IP varieties, agronomic factors, and benefits to position properly and share information with growers or others as needed
      • Assist MAC team with numerous projects or demands during busy season including product delivery and customer service needs
      • Utilize drone for scouting as directed
      • Promote benefits of MAC merchandising to build and promote originations to MAC facilities
      • Maintain base knowledge to promote direct ship fertilizer/agronomy offers from MAC
• Company & Operations Assistance:
  • Track customer contact utilizing MAC Customer Relations Management (CRM) program
  • Assist operations team as directed, including:
    • Spend time in the Breckenridge IP plant to ensure full understanding of the entire product cycle, including cleaning, bagging, quality, etc.
    • Spend time grading inbound loads, including in Breckenridge
    • Facility operations work and housekeeping
  • Physical Requirements: Good physical condition, mobility and the ability to work extended hours are necessary to perform the basic tasks of this position.
  • Safety: It is the policy of MAC to provide a safe and healthy workplace. The ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy is essential. All company policies and procedures to be followed.
  • Other tasks as assigned

Desired Skills/Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sales and customer service skills
• Organizational and attention to detail skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to self-direct and accomplish goals
• Motivation to learn new skills and information to grow in individual’s role at MAC
• Minimum Associates degree in business or agricultural field or equivalent experience required
• Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time hourly Custom Applicators for the Middleton location.  MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan.  The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural application, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

 Scope of Responsibilities

• This is a precision job which requires attention to detail in all aspects.
• The role will require continuing education to maintain current license with the MDA or other supervisory body to legally apply prescribed products.
• Will work closely with agronomy manager to fulfill custom application work orders.
• Supervision of tender drivers in conjunction with agronomy manager to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook will be necessary
• Ensure daily operations are being completed, and provide efficient, friendly and precise service to customers.
• Ensure duties are being properly performed and understand the importance of precision application of all products, dry and liquid.

 Job Requirements

• Housekeeping, Shipping and Receiving
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Physical Requirements: Physical condition must not limit ability to climb (highest point 250’), lift at least 20#, get in and out of confined spaces, or the wearing of protective gear. Good vision and hearing are essential to personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Some operations may require the wearing of protective gear that may seem heavy or restrictive. Safety is a priority in performing all company functions, including following all company policies and procedures.
• Other Tasks as Assigned
• Safety: PPE selection must be done and utilized by all applicators and tender drivers at all times. Safety is top priority.

 Desired Skills/Competencies

• Motivation to learn new skills and information to grow in individual’s role at MAC
• Organizational and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrate excellent customer service
• Great attitude is a must
• Minimum high school degree required
• Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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