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Seasonal Agronomy

Type:  Temporary

Department:  Agronomy

Why Ag Partners:  We are a strong member-owned cooperative serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Join our growing team! 

Eligible employees 18 and older can join the 401(k)-retirement plan and receive company match. Part-time employees are always welcome to apply for full-time positions at Ag Partners.

Seasonal help driving trucks, pickups, or warehouse personnel.  This job includes delivering products or helping to prepare the customer product for delivery or pickup.  Hours can be flexible. You must be 18 years or older.  A CDL is not mandatory, but you will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Call Jason Tipton in Goodhue at 1.651.301.5041 or email jasont@agpartners.net, or Matt Thoreson for Wanamingo at 507-789-6625 or email mattt@agpartners.net. Contact John Tighe in Elgin at 507-871-3740 or john.tighe@agpartners.net. Lake City: 651-345-3328. Contact Chris Baker for Belle Plaine, Le Sueur or Le Center: chris.baker@agpartners.net or 507-357-6868 x1101. Contact Kevin Skalicky in Morristown: kevins@agpartners.net or 507-774-9730.

TRUCK DRIVER

  • Drive co-op owned trucks to deliver dry or liquid bulk material to our customers.
  • Follow company protocol and safety regulations and comply with applicable regulations as required.

Qualifications

  • Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred; a seasonal (180 day) CDL may be adequate in certain circumstances.
  • Valid DOT health card.
  • Demonstrated proficiency of truck operation and maneuvering.

SKID LOADER/FORKLIFT OPERATOR

  • Operate skid loader/forklift for loading dry granular fertilizer into blending equipment.
  • Maintenance and light repair of skid loader, forklift, and other equipment.
  • Follow company protocol and safety regulations and comply with applicable regulations as required.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with forklift and skid loader operator.
  • CDL desirable but not required.

LOADING DOCK, CUSTOMER SERVICE & YARD WORK ASSISTANT

  • Aid co-op staff with outside activities including (but not limited to) loading customers with feed, seed, and pesticide products.
  • Loading bulk pesticide and fertilizer products.
  • Equipment maintenance and light duty repair.
  • Receive and unload shipments of products.
  • Follow company protocol and safety regulations and comply with applicable regulations as required.

Qualifications

  • Attention to detail.
  • Sufficient product knowledge to identify and load correctly.
  • Proficiency with skid loader and forklift operation desirable but not required.
  • CDL desirable but not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:

  • All Positions will require a valid class D or Commercial driver’s license.
  • Ability to shift focus between departments as workload and labor needs dictate.
  • Ability to communicate daily with co-workers, supervisors, and managers to perform needed tasks.
  • Neatly and accurately complete written record keeping as required by the company and regulations.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks during peak workload times.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 55 pounds.
  • Meet the physical and mental demands of working extended hours, repetitive heavy lifting, and climbing ladders to perform tasks at elevated or below-grade locations.
  • Ability to understand and comply with state and federal regulations.
  • Work efficiently while always keeping yourself and others safe.