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Operations Specialist @ Frontiercooperative

Columbus, NebraskaOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

What you'll do:

Chemical plant operations

• Operate manual or computer-based liquid chemical mix plants and/or anhydrous ammonia stations

• Receive products, unload delivery trucks, and ensure proper labeling and storage of chemicals

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of chemicals and supplies; enter stock additions into company software

• Blend and mix liquid chemicals from batch loads per AG Advisor specifications

• Calculate quantity requirements based on acreage and chemical properties

• Attach hoses using couplers to applicator machines or tender trucks; monitor chemical transfers

• Monitor for leaks or spills; clean and dispose of spilled chemicals per OSHA and EPA regulations

• Affix labels with EPA numbers and chemical information on shuttle vehicles

• Submit plat maps and batch tickets to drivers; create tickets with producer information for billing

Lead responsibilities

• Take a lead role in assigned location duties with a moderate degree of decision-making authority

• Direct and assign daily work to Operations Associates as needed (no formal supervisory authority)

• Assign chemical plant duties and delivery routes to Operations Associates

Safety & compliance

• Follow all OSHA and EPA safety rules and regulations at all times

• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all chemicals and hazardous materials

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education and agriculture-related background preferred

• Minimum 2–3 years of agricultural experience preferred

• Knowledge of customer service, agricultural labor, safety management, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance

• Ability to safely operate company vehicles, anhydrous ammonia stations, nurse tanks, elevator equipment, scales, skid-steer, augers, front loader, track mobile, tractors, hopper mixer, forklift, and hand tools

• Able to read and interpret labels, gauges, plat maps, batch tickets, blend tickets, work orders, and equipment manuals

• Strong verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively with customers and employees

• Basic math skills including proportions, volumes, and percentages

Why join us? Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and future.

• Paycheck for life: Cooperative pension plan, plus 401(k) with traditional and Roth options

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plans, and FSA/HSA spending accounts

• Paid time off: Vacation and sick leave to rest and recharge

• Uniform & boot allowances: Annual allowances so you're always equipped and ready

• 360 Wellness Program: Whole-person wellness with real incentives

• Sign-on & referral bonuses: Get rewarded for joining and for bringing great people with you

Additional benefits available — ask us for details.

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