Chemical & Seed Shed Operations Assistant

Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative. 

We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefit package including development opportunities, health, vision and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share the passion for agriculture and our member owners and customers. 

The Chemical &Seed Shed Operations Assistantis expected to assist the Agronomy Plant & Fertilizer Operations Lead with managing the location's facilities and equipment in a manner that demonstrates Key Cooperative's Mission, Vision, Principles, and Brand Promise. The Chemical & Seed Shed Operations Assistant will exhibit outstanding customer service and initiate safe and efficient operations.

Operations 

• Maintain clean facilities and equipment so that they are always in safe operating condition.
• Assist in coordinating major repairs and location improvements with the Agronomy Plant & Fertilizer Operations Lead.
• Maintain necessary seasonal product inventories, perform regular counts and reconciliations, timely input of required paperwork from purchase order to delivery and invoicing.
• Assist the manager in coordinating with on-site contractors so that projects and tasks are coordinated and performed properly and safely.
• Promote and coordinate annual farmer/customer programs that include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, timely and accurate applications, field scouting, and record keeping.
• Promote Key Cooperative's products and services to customers.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Safety & Compliance

• Assist with supporting and enforcing policies and procedures resulting in a safe work and customer environment, safety first employee attitudes and safe driving policies.
• Assists with maintaining all records required by OSHA or Key Cooperative's safety procedures.
• Explain company policies and site operations to customers as needed.
• Adhere to and support the credit policies and guidelines of Key Cooperative. 

 Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CDL with Haz Mat Endorsement preferred or ability to obtain
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License 1A, 1B, 1C preferred or ability to obtain
• Pest Control Applicators License of grade 7-E would be beneficial
• First Aid and CPR certified preferred