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Operations roles cover supply chain coordination, process improvement, and logistics management, all fields where hands-on CPT work directly maps to coursework in business, industrial engineering, or systems management. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position individually, and the work must be an integral part of your degree program, not just adjacent to it.
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As an Operations employee at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for assisting in receiving, shipping and handling grain and agronomy and to perform preventative maintenance and cleaning as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help with unloading of grain products for company owned and customer owned trucks.
- Assists in delivery of agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical and seed to customers.
- Assists in the loading of agronomy products to customer trucks.
- Assists in the receiving of dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
- Provides assistance in the operations of the liquid and dry plant.
- Provides assistance in the scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
- Helps in ensuring the accuracy of mixing chemicals and fertilizers and assists with blender operations.
- Drives company owned trucks for the purpose of transferring grain and agronomy products.
- Drives tender trucks to supply Central Valley Ag custom application equipment.
- If certified, serves as back-up for custom applicators.
- Assists with the train loads going out.
- Assists in monitoring and maintaining grain quality.
- Conducts and helps manage grain and agronomy inventory.
- Monitors and keeps supervisor apprised of inventory levels.
- Assists with scale operations.
- Performs general maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, including necessary documentation.
- Assists in ensuring that paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Responsible for housekeeping duties.
- Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
- Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory roles with the position.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- High School or GED diploma.
- Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
- Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
- Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
- Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Great basic mechanical skills.
- Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
- Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
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PURPOSE:
As an Operations employee at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for assisting in receiving, shipping and handling grain and agronomy and to perform preventative maintenance and cleaning as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help with unloading of grain products for company owned and customer owned trucks.
- Assists in delivery of agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical and seed to customers.
- Assists in the loading of agronomy products to customer trucks.
- Assists in the receiving of dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
- Provides assistance in the operations of the liquid and dry plant.
- Provides assistance in the scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
- Helps in ensuring the accuracy of mixing chemicals and fertilizers and assists with blender operations.
- Drives company owned trucks for the purpose of transferring grain and agronomy products.
- Drives tender trucks to supply Central Valley Ag custom application equipment.
- If certified, serves as back-up for custom applicators.
- Assists with the train loads going out.
- Assists in monitoring and maintaining grain quality.
- Conducts and helps manage grain and agronomy inventory.
- Monitors and keeps supervisor apprised of inventory levels.
- Assists with scale operations.
- Performs general maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, including necessary documentation.
- Assists in ensuring that paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Responsible for housekeeping duties.
- Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
- Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory roles with the position.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- High School or GED diploma.
- Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
- Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
- Preferred to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
- Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Great basic mechanical skills.
- Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
- Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
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Updated: March 2022
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Get Access To All JobsOperations CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Operations roles qualify for CPT authorization?
Not automatically. CPT requires the work to be an integral part of your curriculum, so your DSO evaluates each role individually. A supply chain analyst position tied to a logistics management course typically qualifies. A general administrative operations role with no clear curricular link may not. The job duties in your offer letter, not just the title, determine eligibility.
Can I do full-time CPT in an Operations role without losing OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, keep any full-time CPT under 12 cumulative months. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of duration, so structure your operations internship accordingly if OPT matters to your post-graduation plan.
What documentation does an Operations employer need from me for CPT?
Your employer needs a copy of your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for the specific employer, start date, and end date. Some operations employers, particularly those with HR compliance teams, also request your SEVIS ID and a letter from your DSO confirming enrollment status. E-Verify enrolled employers will run an I-9 verification on day one, your I-20 and passport satisfy that requirement.
How do I find Operations employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Employers with a history of filing Labor Condition Applications through DOL are generally more experienced with work authorization processes and more likely to understand CPT. Migrate Mate filters operations job listings by employers with active LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with F-1 work authorization rather than spending time educating recruiters from scratch.
Can I switch Operations employers mid-semester while on CPT?
No. CPT authorization is employer-specific and tied to the exact employer name on your I-20. If you switch employers, your current CPT authorization becomes invalid immediately, and you must apply for a new CPT authorization from your DSO before starting with the new company. Working for an unapproved employer, even briefly, is unauthorized employment and carries serious immigration consequences.
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