Grain & Agronomy Operations Specialist

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Villisca (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, a farmer‑owned cooperative in Villisca, IA, seeks a safety‑minded agronomy and grain services assistant to support loading, unloading, NH3 equipment operations, and customer service at the location.

The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. We offer competitive pay, referral bonuses, and growth opportunities within the cooperative.

Qualifications

• 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 Handler’s or Applicator’s License.
• Understand the importance of providing extremely high levels of customer service.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• 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

• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.
• Unloads and loads grain from trucks and wagons.
• Fill and transport NH3 equipment.
• Operate commercial application equipment as needed.
• Operate a semi-truck in the off-season or as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.
• Use 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

HazMat endorsement

Customer service

Safety conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Reading skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative, a farmer‑owned cooperative in Villisca, IA, seeks a safety‑minded agronomy and grain services assistant to support loading, unloading, NH3 equipment operations, and customer service at the location.

The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. We offer competitive pay, referral bonuses, and growth opportunities within the cooperative.