Agronomy Operations Specialist

Keystone Cooperative; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a skilled operations lead to assist in day-to-day facility management, focusing on prompt, courteous service while driving profitability. The role emphasizes inventory control, staff supervision, and collaboration with managers across departments.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, knowledge of inventory management, and the ability to obtain Hazmat-certified CDL credentials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with related experience
• Valid driver's license; meet Motor Vehicle Record requirements
• Must obtain state commercial applicator certification as required by state
• Minimum Class B with Hazmat endorsement

Responsibilities

• Main responsibility will be working in the load bay
• Train and assign tasks to workforce
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers
• Set short-term goals aligned with long-range growth plans
• Coordinate with managers to maximize profitability
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and OSHA regulations
• Manage inventories to meet service levels and delivery times
• Assist with accounts handling for assigned customers

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Crop diagnostics knowledge

Farming experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent

State commercial applicator certification (Hazmat)

Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

This role will assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility according to divisional objectives, to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to

• Main responsibility will be working in the load bay
• Assist in managing the workforce through responsible training and clear job assignment and explanation
• Build relationships with the customer base and key suppliers
• Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel
• Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to maximize profitability
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations
• Help maintain inventories to ensure service with minimum delivery delays, while maintaining inventory turn goals
• Assist with handling tasks for assigned accounts

Skills and Qualifications

• Must understand basic business principals of inventory management and personnel supervision
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills
• Possess a class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement and category 1A applicators license, or ability to obtain
• Excellent customer relations and service skills
• Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company.
• Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers.
• Possess a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility.
• Farming experience helpful.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification as required by state.
• Minimum Class B with Hazmat endorsement.