Agronomy Operations Specialist | CDL Ready

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is hiring for location operations centered around agronomy in Iowa. The role involves applying crop protection products, fertilizers, and lime, operating fertilizer tender trucks, and handling NH3 equipment.

You will load/unload products and operate a forklift, using the Kahler system for bulk processing. Candidates should hold a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a Commercial Applicators License, and pass a DOT physical every two years.

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 DOT physical every 2 years at minimum.
• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CDL Class A

HazMat endorsement

Commercial Applicators License

DOT physical every 2 years

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative is hiring for location operations centered around agronomy in Iowa. The role involves applying crop protection products, fertilizers, and lime, operating fertilizer tender trucks, and handling NH3 equipment.

You will load/unload products and operate a forklift, using the Kahler system for bulk processing. Candidates should hold a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a Commercial Applicators License, and pass a DOT physical every two years.