(Eligible for our Referral Bonus Program - Please be sure to indicate the NEW Cooperative employee on your application) 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following: 

Operations 

• Apply pre and post emerge crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime. 
• Operate fertilizer tender trucks. 
• Fill and transport NH3 equipment. 
• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders. 
• Operate forklift/loader to move seed, chemical, fertilizer, etc. 
• Utilize the automated Kahler system when processing bulk agronomy products. 
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed. 

Maintenance 

• Perform standard routine maintenance and repairs to equipment throughout all areas of location. 
• Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained. 
• Assist in setup & maintenance of equipment. 

Other  

• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use. 
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season. 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive. 
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement. 
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicators License. 
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law. 
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience. 
• Understand the importance of providing very high levels of customer service. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment. 
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization. 
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.