Agronomy Field Operations Specialist

New-Cooperative,-Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative providing agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, and more across the community. We seek a safety‑minded teammate to apply crop protection products, manage fertilizer, and operate equipment.

You will support loading, unloading, and bulk processing with a proactive approach to service, quality, and teamwork. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to DOT standards, and flexible hours during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply pre and post emerge crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime.
• 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.
• Perform standard routine maintenance and repairs to equipment throughout all areas of the location.
• Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Assist in setup and maintenance of equipment.
• 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.

Skills

CDL A

HazMat endorsement

Commercial Applicators License

DOT physical

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reading & comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative providing agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, and more across the community. We seek a safety‑minded teammate to apply crop protection products, manage fertilizer, and operate equipment.

You will support loading, unloading, and bulk processing with a proactive approach to service, quality, and teamwork. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to DOT standards, and flexible hours during peak seasons.