Operations Specialist

Frontier Cooperative•Schuyler, NE

38d•Onsite

About The Position

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2–3 years of agricultural experience preferred
Knowledge of customer service, agricultural labor, safety management, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance
Ability to safely operate company vehicles, anhydrous stations, nurse tanks, elevator equipment, scales, skid-steer, bobcat, augers, front loader, track mobile, tractors, hopper mixer, forklift, and hand tools
Able to read and interpret labels, gauges, plat maps, weigh tickets, batch tickets, blend tickets, work orders, and equipment manuals
Strong verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively with customers and employees
Basic math skills including proportions, volumes, and percentages

Nice To Haves

Higher education and agriculture-related background preferred

Responsibilities

Operate weigh scales and grain probes to test moisture levels; examine grain samples for dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds, disease, and insects
Create weigh tickets using company software to record producer name, grain type, condition, and weight
Unload and load grain trucks at elevator and bin platforms; operate elevator legs, conveyors, dust collectors, and distributors
Monitor grain flow, bin capacity, overflow gauges, alarms, and spouts
Sweep grain bins, clean boot-pits, monitor water levels, and operate pumps to remove water
Perform general maintenance on elevator structures, equipment, and mechanical parts; maintain OSHA cleaning standards
Assemble and maintain flat grain storage areas; build bunkers and insert aeration tubes
Operate auger and skid-steer loader to move grain into storage; use auger, front loader, or bobcat to move grain out onto grain vehicles
Maintain proper storage coverage; monitor and perform preventive maintenance on dryer fans
Clean flat storage areas and disassemble and store structures after grain transfer is complete
Mix and load tender truck with liquid nitrogen or bulk chemicals; read and interpret plat and area maps
Safely deliver product to producer fields to assist custom applicators; connect hoses using couplers and operate transfer pumps
Secure hoses upon transfer completion; complete and submit blend tickets to the custom applicator
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment including tires, bearings, brakes, oil, belts, bulbs, fuses, and hydraulic hoses
Keep all vehicles and equipment clean inside and out; report unsafe conditions or major mechanical issues to supervisor
Greet customers promptly and courteously; resolve issues or escalate to supervisor; assist with loading and securing product for transit
Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, weed whipping, weed spraying, snow removal, and grading driveways
Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations
Attend educational workshops and company training sessions; stay current with technical publications and industry knowledge