Grain & Field Operations Specialist

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Lohrville (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative in Iowa seeks a safety‑minded equipment operator for agronomy and grain operations. Load/unload, operate fertilizer tender trucks, NH3 equipment, and drive a semi during peak seasons while maintaining equipment and ensuring excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates hold a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and can read and communicate clearly with the team and customers. Seasonal hours apply, strong safety focus required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or be able to obtain Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• Must have or be able to obtain Commercial Handler’s or Applicator’s License.
• Understand the importance of providing high levels of customer service.
• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Seasonality of farm supply business and in-season time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.
• Unloads and loads grain from trucks and wagons.
• Operate fertilizer tender trucks.
• 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.

Skills

CDL Class A

HazMat endorsement

Commercial Handler’s/Applicator’s Lic.

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative in Iowa seeks a safety‑minded equipment operator for agronomy and grain operations. Load/unload, operate fertilizer tender trucks, NH3 equipment, and drive a semi during peak seasons while maintaining equipment and ensuring excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates hold a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and can read and communicate clearly with the team and customers. Seasonal hours apply, strong safety focus required.