Frontier Cooperative

Operations Associate - Seasonal

Frontier Cooperative  •  Nebraska (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

What you'll do

Grain operations

  • 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; monitor grain flow and bin capacity
  • Maintain grain quality during storage by managing aeration fans and monitoring for mold or insects
  • 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

Anhydrous ammonia

  • Safely fill nurse tanks 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
  • Keep tanks clean and report safety concerns or major mechanical issues to a supervisor

Equipment maintenance

  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and elevator equipment
  • Change oil and filters; fix tires; replace bearings, brakes, belts, bulbs, fuses, wipers, and hydraulic hoses
  • Perform preventive maintenance on dryer fans and elevator structures
  • Keep all equipment clean inside and out to promote safety and a positive company image

Customer service & retail

  • Greet customers promptly, listen to their needs, and resolve issues or escalate to a supervisor
  • Assist customers loading products and secure loads for safe transit
  • Stock and rotate shelves, maintain proper product storage, and assist with inventory counts

Grounds & facility

  • Mow, weed whip, spray weeds, remove snow, and grade rocked driveways
  • Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations

What we are looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture-related background preferred
  • 2+ years of agricultural experience preferred
  • Ability to operate elevators, scales, skid-steer, auger, forklift, track mobile, and farm tractors
  • Strong customer service and basic math skills
  • Knowledge of OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations
Frontier Cooperative

About Frontier Cooperative

At Frontier Cooperative, we see ourselves as a family, and within every family, there are a wide range of personalities, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Because of the family culture, each person understands the attributes of the others, and knows who to turn to for whatever skill is needed. It’s what makes the family strong and interesting.

As a result, we seek to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which an employee’s differences are respected and valued. With such a team we better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.

We foster a work environment that promotes inclusion and collaboration, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. Whether or not you have a background in agriculture, what’s most important is that you are adept at building strong relationships with the people we serve. If this sounds like you, then we’d like to hear from you!

Get started by filling out an application today.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Year Founded
1915
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