Operations Specialist

Frontier Cooperative is seeking an Operations Specialist to assist in our Seed Shed and Agronomy Plant at our Yanka/David City, NE location.  In this role, the Ops Specialist supports the Operations departments with performing daily operations in and around the Seed/Agronomy plant.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will receive required training from programs such as Confined Space Entry, LOTO, First Aid Awareness, Mobile Equipment & obtain necessary Equipment Certifications prior to use.  This position is being offered as full-time with benefits. 

Operations Specialist for the Seed Shed and Fertilizer Plant is responsible for a variety of different duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assist with plant operations such as receiving, loading & unloading grain trucks, frequently;  blending & loading Agronomy products like chemicals & fertilizers, frequently.  Assist the Seed Department in receiving, loading and delivering seed. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to our patrons, customers, & employees in a courteous & professional manner;  assist customers with purchasing bulk fertilizers, chemicals, & seed; load and/or deliver products for customers, when needed. 
• Operate the payloader & load out computer systems.
• Assist in monitoring & maintaining product quality; conduct & help manage fertilizer and seed inventories; assist with grain & agronomy inventories; assist with daily movement of fertilizers & grain within facilities, as needed.   
• This position cross-trains with other positions within the Dry/Liquid/Seed plants/scale operations & other FC locations, when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, legs, & facilities. 
• Handle grain & fertilizers in a safe manner that maintains quality, avoids unnecessary damage, & prevents accidents; ensure the accuracy of mixing chemicals & fertilizers;  & assist with blender operations.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, etc. to customers, businesses, & other FC locations using company-owned vehicles.

• Perform warehouse & other agricultural-related duties such as operating tractors, machinery, forklifts, loaders, bobcats, etc. 
• Help perform routine maintenance, housekeeping & repair of buildings, grounds, vehicles, & equipment (& complete required documentation); verify through pre-trip inspections that company vehicles, equipment & machinery are in good working order prior to use. 
• Observe, recognize & follow all Safety Procedures.  At Frontier, every employee is responsible for identifying & communicating workplace hazards.  Employees must work safely at all times & complete all required safety training in a timely manner.  
• Assist with loading/unloading trains. 

Skills needed to be successful include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Work with seed vendors, manage inventory, and schedule seed deliveries.
• Maintenance on seed tenders, seed legs, and all other seed equipment.
• The ability to think clearly, take initiative, & problem-solve; be dependable & responsible; as well as read, write, & communicate the English language.
• Be computer-saavy & mechanically-inclined; have the ability to operate (or learn how to operate) loaders, forklifts, conveyors, tractors, farming equipment & other machinery. 

• Physically, this position is expected to climb in and out of trucks, climb high ladders (such as bin ladders & up/down legs); open/close trailer hoppers; have the ability to sit, stand, stoop, squat, walk, crawl, run, jog, reach, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, etc., as needed.  The employee will need to lift up to 75lbs. frequently & maneuver on & off trailers or platforms.
• This position works in & around grain, agricultural chemicals & fertilizers, dust, & both inside & outside in Nebraska’s adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Must have a Class A CDL or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.  Frontier Cooperative will provide training & testing for the right applicant.  
• Nebraska Commercial Applicator License with General Use and Seed Treatment Category.
• Ability to work long & irregular hours to meet business demands during spring planting and harvest. 

• Must possess the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test.
• Farming, grain-handling, chemical or fertilizer &/or elevator experience is helpful, but not necessary.
• Maintain & promote a positive image & desire to be part of the cooperative.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will receive required training from programs such as Confined Space Entry, LOTO, First Aid Awareness, Mobile Equipment & necessary Certifications, Housekeeping, etc. All positions will follow training under Company Guideline Requirements.  
  

Benefits Include: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent care or Health-related expenses 
• Voluntary Accident, Cancer & other additional coverages 
• 401(K) Retirement (Traditional and/or Roth) 

• Vacation & sick leave 
• Holiday Pay 
• Coop Retirement Plan
• Annual Clothing & Boot Allowances
• Active EAG (Employee Engagement Group)
• Active Employee Wellness Program
• Active Safety & Compliance Department
• Great Co-Workers willing to help! 

For more information & to apply, go to: www.frontiercooperative.com, click on the ‘careers’ tab at the top of the page, and follow the application instructions. 

Or, apply at your local Frontier Cooperative location