Operations Associate

Frontier Cooperative is seeking an Operations Associate to assist in our operations department.   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 deliver grain commodities to the terminal. 

• 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 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