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.

What you'll do:

Grain elevator & bin operations

• Operate weigh scales and grain probes to test moisture levels; examine grain samples for dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds, disease, and insects

• Create weigh tickets using company software to record producer name, grain type, condition, and weight

• Unload and load grain trucks at elevator and bin platforms; operate elevator legs, conveyors, dust collectors, and distributors

• Monitor grain flow, bin capacity, overflow gauges, alarms, and spouts

• Sweep grain bins, clean boot-pits, monitor water levels, and operate pumps to remove water

• Perform general maintenance on elevator structures, equipment, and mechanical parts; maintain OSHA cleaning standards

Flat grain storage

• Assemble and maintain flat grain storage areas; build bunkers and insert aeration tubes

• Operate auger and skid-steer loader to move grain into storage; use auger, front loader, or bobcat to move grain out onto grain vehicles

• Maintain proper storage coverage; monitor and perform preventive maintenance on dryer fans

• Clean flat storage areas and disassemble and store structures after grain transfer is complete

Tender truck & delivery

• Mix and load tender truck with liquid nitrogen or bulk chemicals; read and interpret plat and area maps

• Safely deliver product to producer fields to assist custom applicators; connect hoses using couplers and operate transfer pumps

• Secure hoses upon transfer completion; complete and submit blend tickets to the custom applicator

Equipment maintenance & customer service

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment including tires, bearings, brakes, oil, belts, bulbs, fuses, and hydraulic hoses

• Keep all vehicles and equipment clean inside and out; report unsafe conditions or major mechanical issues to supervisor

• Greet customers promptly and courteously; resolve issues or escalate to supervisor; assist with loading and securing product for transit