Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

At NEW Cooperative, we’re committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you’re just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Position Summary/Objective: Constructing, repairing, and maintaining buildings, fixtures, and other wooden structures to support cooperative operations. This position ensures facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Safety

• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner and for their intended use.
• Imperative that personnel adhere to all safety standards, procedures and policies to ensure that effective execution of duties and responsibilities

Carpentry

• Construct, repair, and maintain wooden structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Measure, cut, and assemble building materials
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.

Concrete

• Pour and finish concrete surfaces.
• Set up and remove concrete forms.
• Mix and spread concrete materials.
• Repair concrete structures.

Construction

• Assist with building, repairing, and renovating structures.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Operate basic hand and power tools.
• Perform general labor tasks, including digging and site preparation.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.

Other

• Works necessary hours as requested by manager to ensure completion of projects, response to needed maintenance requests, and provide exceptional quality service.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Always performs work in a safe manner and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Consider the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisors, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicate with supervisors and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers through effective communication, solving problems, answering questions, and managing their expectations.

** Personal/Professional Development**

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive. Travel between locations is required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in all types of environments, including but not…