Seed Hub Operations Specialist

Keystone Cooperative; Mentone (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Mentone, Indiana is seeking an individual to oversee operations of the seed hub. The role involves managing day-to-day workload, ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and timely, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Agriculture, strong leadership, and organizational skills, with 3-5 years of agronomy experience. A Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required, along with customer service proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to obtain.
• Category 1A and 4 applicators license, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the seed hub.
• Keep personnel updated on customers’ orders.
• Order seed using Agvance Ordering system.
• Palletize seed orders for shipment.
• Assist with operational tasks for agronomy.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Inventory management

Team player

Education

BS in Agriculture or related field

3 – 5 years of agronomy experience

Tools

Agvance Ordering system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

This position will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the seed hub’s day-to-day workload. This includes, but is not limited to, having the ability to lead a team, ensure efficiencies are met, ensure customers’ orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain Keystone standards in all operations, including the safety of all workers and customers.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assist in managing the day-to-day 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.
• Keep branch personnel up to date on their customers’ orders that are ready for them to either deliver or to have their customers pick up.
• Order all seed for the salespeople through the Agvance Ordering system and Seed Sales Tool.
• Palletize and otherwise make ready for shipment, all seed orders.
• Manage all downstream treatment of soybeans.
• Assist with running application equipment and tender trucks, as needed.
• Assist agronomy branch’s with operational tasks – deliveries, loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations.
• Manage costs by eliminating shrink, managing inventories and maximizing efficiencies.

Skills And Qualifications

• Must understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to obtain.
• Category 1A and 4 applicators license, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• 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 and supporting locations.
• Should have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility.

Education And Experience

• BS Agriculture related degree preferred.
• 3 – 5 years progressive agronomy related experience.
• Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies.