Operations Specialist

Frontier Cooperative•Columbus, NE

18d•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 ammonia stations, nurse tanks, elevator equipment, scales, skid-steer, augers, front loader, track mobile, tractors, hopper mixer, forklift, and hand tools
Able to read and interpret labels, gauges, plat maps, 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 manual or computer-based liquid chemical mix plants and/or anhydrous ammonia stations
Receive products, unload delivery trucks, and ensure proper labeling and storage of chemicals
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of chemicals and supplies; enter stock additions into company software
Blend and mix liquid chemicals from batch loads per AG Advisor specifications
Calculate quantity requirements based on acreage and chemical properties
Attach hoses using couplers to applicator machines or tender trucks; monitor chemical transfers
Monitor for leaks or spills; clean and dispose of spilled chemicals per OSHA and EPA regulations
Affix labels with EPA numbers and chemical information on shuttle vehicles
Submit plat maps and batch tickets to drivers; create tickets with producer information for billing
Take a lead role in assigned location duties with a moderate degree of decision-making authority
Direct and assign daily work to Operations Associates as needed (no formal supervisory authority)
Assign chemical plant duties and delivery routes to Operations Associates
Follow all OSHA and EPA safety rules and regulations at all times
Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all chemicals and hazardous materials