Operations Associate

FRONTIER COOPERATIVE

is an agriculture leader in Nebraska providing grain, agronomy, feed and energy products and services to our customers. At Frontier, we have a long-standing tradition of successful partnerships with our customers by managing our business with the highest integrity and quality while being responsible stewards in our communities. We are now hiring an Operations Associate for our Syracuse, NE rail shuttle location. This position is being offered as full-time with benefits.

Essential duties:

Provide exceptional customer service to patrons, customers, drivers, and fellow employees by maintaining a courteous, professional, and helpful attitude at all times. Operate and oversee daily load-out operations, including the safe and efficient loading and unloading of grain trucks while maintaining inventory accuracy and grain quality standards. Assist with rail operations, including preparing, loading, and unloading railcars in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements. Operate a variety of agricultural and material-handling equipment including tractors, loaders, forklifts, skid steers (bobcats), and other machinery necessary for grain handling and facility operations. Monitor grain flow, storage conditions, and load-out equipment to ensure product quality, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe and reliable facility operations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by completing housekeeping duties inside and outside of facilities, including rail load-out areas, warehouses, mills, elevators, and surrounding grounds. Support rail logistics by assisting with railcar placement, inspection, and preparation for loading or unloading as directed. Promote and actively participate in a strong safety culture by following all company safety policies, completing required training, and complying with all regulatory and environmental guidelines. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.

Job skills and requirements:

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on occasion; sit, stand, stoop, squat, crawl, walk, jog, run, climb tall ladders at various heights, stairs, and in and around confined spaces like grain bins and boot pits, as needed. Ability to operate heavy machinery to load and unload bulk fertilizer and grain products for suppliers and customers. Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, conveyors, tractors, farming equipment and other machinery. Ability to work in and around grain, dust, and with Nebraska's adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Ability to work long hours to meet business demands during harvest. Operations Associates must maintain and promote a positive image of the coop; be dependable with the ability to adapt, take initiative, think and make decisions quickly, be helpful and customer-focused at all times. Farming, grain-handling, and/or elevator experience is helpful, but not necessary. Ability and desire to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and/or Commercial Applicator's license is helpful, but not necessary. Frontier offers extensive training for both licenses to our employees. Benefits available to all full-time employees: Cooperative retirement plan (PAYCHECK

FOR LIFE

) 401(K) retirement (traditional and Roth) Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus other supplemental insurances available FSA/HSA spending accounts Vacation and sick leave Yearly uniform and boot allowances 360 wellness program with incentives Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonuses And more!

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