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Operations Worker II

The Andersons · Kaukauna, WI · Full time

Posted Apr 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you stopped work because something looked unsafe.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up and stop a job rather than take a shortcut to keep things moving.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with just a few coworkers and something wasn't going well between you.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a small crew working together, since one difficult person affects everyone.

Tell me about a job where you were trusted to show up on time every day. How did you make sure you did?

What they are checking: Whether they are dependable, which a small team relies on to keep product moving.

What would you do

You're on a small team and spring season is heavy. How do you handle long hours when farmers all need product at once?

What they are checking: Whether they understand ag seasonality and will show up reliably during the busiest weeks.

A truck shows up to load but the paperwork doesn't match what's in the bin. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check accuracy before loading, since the wrong product on a field is a costly mistake.

How would you deal with customers or drivers who are in a hurry and pushing you to load faster?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite and steady under pressure without skipping safety or accuracy steps.

About the work

This role handles fertilizer that gets received, stored and shipped. What do you know about safely handling bulk fertilizer?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the chemical and dust hazards of fertilizer and will follow handling procedures.

What equipment have you operated, like loaders, forklifts or skid steers?

What they are checking: Whether they can run the equipment used to move product around a small fertilizer terminal.

How do you keep a storage building clean and organized so product doesn't get mixed or contaminated?

What they are checking: Whether they understand housekeeping protects product quality and prevents mix-ups between fertilizer types.

What basic maintenance or checks would you do on equipment before using it?

What they are checking: Whether they do pre-use inspections that catch problems before they become breakdowns or injuries.

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For assistance on how to apply, please click here Job Description: About The Andersons, Inc. The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com . Position Overview The Operations role supports the safe and efficient handling of agricultural products through daily activities such as receiving, storage, material handling, packaging, and shipping. The position involves working with dry and wet fertilizer, propane transload operations, operating front‑end loaders and skid steers, and assisting with rail car movement. You’ll work as part of a small, collaborative team in a physically demanding, hands‑on environment. This role offers steady weekday hours, limited weekend work, and strong work‑life balance. Ideal for individuals with a farm or agricultural background who prefer active, operational work. Key Responsibilities • Ensures compliance and active participation in all relevant safety and environmental programs • Receives, stores, cares for, processes, packages, distributes and applies products and services within the facility or customers location to include housekeeping and upkeep • Performs basic quality inspections and records operational data • Perform accurate input duties using company operating systems and programs • Operates and maintains various types of mobile and fixed equipment What is Expected of You and Others at This Level • Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience • Works within established procedures • Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision SELF LEADER COMPETENCIES Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level • Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives • Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. • Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments • Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Minimum Qualifications and Skills • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred • 1-2 years’ relevant experience required Physical Requirements and Working Environment • Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time • Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds • Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet • Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures • Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles . #IND123 Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com . We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. PHISHING SCAM WARNING: The Andersons is aware of the continued increase of phishing scams, leveraging various methods of attack via email, text, voice and social media. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com”, to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you’ve been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website to learn how to report it.

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