Operations Associate

Frontier Cooperative•Elmwood, NE

10d

About The Position

Frontier Cooperative is seeking an Operations Associate to support grain operations, anhydrous ammonia handling, equipment maintenance, customer service and retail, and grounds and facility upkeep. The role includes operating grain-handling equipment; checking grain quality and maintaining it in storage; filling, weighing, inspecting, and maintaining nurse tanks; performing routine and preventive maintenance; assisting customers and maintaining retail inventory; and keeping facilities and grounds safe and orderly. The position requires following company safety standards and applicable OSHA, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate elevators, scales, skid-steer, auger, forklift, track mobile, and farm tractors.
Strong customer service skills.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture-related background.
Two or more years of agricultural experience.

Responsibilities

Operate weigh scales, grain probes, elevator legs, conveyors, distributors, and dust collectors.
Examine grain samples for moisture, contamination, and overall quality.
Load and unload grain trucks and rail cars, and monitor grain flow and bin capacity.
Manage aeration fans and monitor stored grain for mold or insects to maintain grain quality.
Move or blend grain as needed to address quality issues.
Sweep bins and clean boot-pits regularly to meet OSHA standards.
Assemble and dismantle flat grain storage structures, including bunkers and aeration tubes.
Operate augers and skid-steer loaders to move grain in and out of flat storage.
Fill nurse tanks safely to a maximum of 85% capacity, monitor gauges, and weigh filled tanks.
Record outgoing and returning tank weights.
Inspect and repair valves, tires, signage, hitches, u-joints, bearings, and pop-offs on tanks.
Keep tanks clean and report safety concerns or major mechanical issues to a supervisor.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and elevator equipment.
Change oil and filters; fix tires; and replace bearings, brakes, belts, bulbs, fuses, wipers, and hydraulic hoses.
Perform preventive maintenance on dryer fans and elevator structures.
Keep equipment clean inside and out to promote safety and a positive company image.
Greet customers promptly, listen to their needs, resolve issues, or escalate them to a supervisor.
Assist customers with loading products and secure loads for safe transit.
Stock and rotate shelves, maintain proper product storage, and assist with inventory counts.
Mow, weed whip, spray weeds, remove snow, and grade rocked driveways.
Follow company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.