Operations Associate

Frontier Cooperative is seeking an Operations Associate to assist in our agronomy department in Schuyler, NE.   This position is being offered as full time with benefits. 

Operations Associates are responsible for a variety of different duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Core Responsibilities: 

• At Frontier Cooperative, safety is our number one priority. We don’t just say that, we live that. Frontier wants every employee to work safely & return home to their families every evening. Therefore, all employees must maintain & promote a strong safety culture & follow all safety policies, procedures, & regulations. 
• Provides exceptional customer service to our patrons, customers, & employees in a courteous & professional manner. Operations Associates assist customers with purchasing bulk fertilizers, chemicals, & seed, as well as grain commodities. 

• It is also every employee’s responsibility to identify & communicate workplace hazards & correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Employees must also complete all safety training, complete necessary reports & required record keeping, as needed. 

Day to day tasks include: 

• Blend and load Agronomy products; load & unload grain trucks.  
• Monitors and keeps supervisor informed of inventory levels & maintains high quality grain in bins.  
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, or other to customer site & other locations. 

• Verify that company vehicles, equipment & machinery are in good working order prior to use. 
• Perform warehouse & other agricultural related duties such as operating tractors, machinery, forklifts, loaders, bobcats, etc. 
• Assist with routine maintenance of the building, grounds, vehicle, & equipment including completing necessary documentation. 
• Assist with scale operations  
• Perform housekeeping inside and outside of all facilities, offices, mills, & elevators. 

• On occasion, Operations Associates may assist loading & unloading grain at the elevator and with loading rail cars when needed. 

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

• The ability to think clearly, take initiative, & problem-solve 
• This position requires you to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds. 
• Must possess the ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins when needed. 

• Must possess the ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, farming equipment & other machinery. 
• Physically, you must be able to climb in and out of a truck, climb ladders, bins/elevators, and open/close trailer hoppers. 
• Must possess the ability to work in & around grain, dust, & with Nebraska’s everchanging adverse weather conditions and temperatures 
• Should possess the ability & desire to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.  Frontier Cooperative will provide training & testing for the right applicant.  
• Ability to work long hours to meet business demands during harvest. 

• Must possess the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test 
• Farming, grain-handling, &/or elevator experience is helpful, but not necessary. 

Your Credentials: 

• The ability to read, write & speak the English language 
• Maintain & promote a positive image of the cooperative 

• Dependability & ability to adapt, think & make decisions quickly,  
• Be helpful & customer focused 
• Coachable & positive mindset 

Benefits Include: 

• Medical Insurance Coverage 

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent care or Health related expenses 
• Voluntary Vision & Dental Benefits 
• Voluntary Accident Insurance 
• Voluntary Cancer Insurance 

• 401(K) Retirement (Traditional and/or Roth) 
• Vacation & sick leave 
• Holiday Pay 
• Coop retirement 

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