Farm Store Sales Associate

Description

We are seeking a full‑time Farm Store Sales Associate at our Plainview, MN, location. In this position, you will provide excellent customer service at our retail store by handling feed orders, answering questions, and loading products into customers' vehicles.

We're looking for an exceptional candidate who can grow with us. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting customers with product selection and answering product questions.
• Accurately processing and handling payments.
• Keeping the store clean and well‑stocked, and maintaining the outdoor areas.
• Assisting with inventory counts and product orders.
• Coordinating with manufacturing locations for customers’ orders.
• Safely operating a forklift to load and unload trucks.

• Must be over age 18 and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work weekdays and Saturdays.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds. Regularly stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold climates.
• Basic math skills are necessary.
• Agricultural experience or background is preferred but not required.

The starting pay range for this hourly position is $18.00 to $22.00, depending on your job‑related skills and experience.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and FSA. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with Ag Partners contributing up to $3,500 tax‑free annually for those enrolled in a medical plan.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and an additional years‑of‑service match.
• Life & Disability: Company‑paid Basic Life insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance and EAP.
• Time Off: Earn up to 15 days of PTO in your first year, along with six paid holidays and one flex holiday to use in the 1st quarter of the following calendar year.
• Other Benefits: A yearly profit‑sharing bonus when Ag Partners meets specific budgeted goals. A cell phone reimbursement and a clothing allowance.

We are a strong member‑owned cooperative dedicated to serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Join our growing team!