Operations Specialist

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.

• 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

• 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

• Follow all OSHA and EPA safety rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all chemicals and hazardous materials

• 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

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.