Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) is hiring a dedicated Grain and Agronomy Operator in Ragan, NE to support day-to-day grain and agronomy operations, including loading and unloading grain commodities, blending and loading dry or liquid fertilizer and chemicals, and operating heavy equipment when certified.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Outdoor, Ragan, NE
Experience: No experience necessary — training provided
Pay: Generous benefits and competitive wages, premium pay for bilingual candidates
About the Role – Grain & Agronomy Operations
Core Function: Support day-to-day grain and agronomy operations
Grain Handling: Load and unload grain commodities
Agronomy Support: Blend and load dry or liquid fertilizer and chemicals
Equipment Operation: Load railcars and operate heavy equipment when certified
Community Impact & Career Opportunity
Local Commitment: Proudly committed to CPI’s “Making Local Matter” initiative
Community Focus: Supporting local farmers and communities across Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska
Growth Opportunities: Committed to employee professional development, engagement, and success
Career Growth: Build a long-term career within a growing agricultural cooperative
Position Overview
CPI is looking for a Grain and Agronomy Operator who likes to work outside and enjoys working independently or on a team to accomplish day-to-day grain and agronomy operations. Responsibilities include loading and unloading grain commodities, blending and loading dry or liquid fertilizer and chemicals, and at times loading railcars at certain facilities. As needed, the candidate could operate heavy equipment if certified, all within a safety-minded company culture.
Why This Role Matters: As Grain and Agronomy Operator you play a hands-on role supporting local farmers through grain handling and agronomy operations, gain training and skills with no prior experience required, work outdoors in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment, access competitive wages with premium pay for bilingual candidates, and contribute to CPI’s mission of “Making Local Matter” across Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska.
Key Responsibilities
Grain Handling
- Load and unload grain commodities as part of daily operations
- At times, load railcars at certain facilities
Agronomy Operations
- Blend and load dry or liquid fertilizer and chemicals
- Support day-to-day agronomy operations alongside the team
Equipment Operation & Safety
- Operate heavy equipment if certified, as needed
- Follow all company safety policies as part of a safety-minded workplace
Teamwork & Reliability
- Work independently or as part of a team to accomplish daily goals
- Maintain a positive attitude and good work attendance
- Remain open to overtime opportunities as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- No experience necessary — full training provided
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Positive attitude and good work attendance
- Openness to overtime opportunities
- Enjoys working outdoors, independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to follow company safety policies
- Certification for heavy equipment operation is a plus, not mandatory
- Bilingual candidates qualify for premium pay
About Cooperative Producers, Inc
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) offers a diverse range of employment opportunities spanning a wide variety of agricultural fields, continuously seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals who contribute to the cooperative’s growth and success. CPI is proudly committed to its “Making Local Matter” initiative, forging enduring partnerships with local farmers and actively supporting communities across Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As a CPI employee, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community while enjoying generous benefits, competitive wages, and professional development support.
Career Excellence: Build a hands-on agricultural career while making local matter across Nebraska and Kansas.
Who Should Apply?
- Entry-Level Job Seekers: Ready to learn grain and agronomy operations with full training
- Outdoor Workers: Who enjoy hands-on, physically active daily work
- Team-Oriented Candidates: Comfortable working independently or collaboratively
- Bilingual Applicants: Eligible for premium pay opportunities
- Reliable, Safety-Conscious Workers: Strong attendance record and commitment to safety policies
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