Top Ag Cooperative in Addieville, Illinois is hiring a motivated and dependable Agronomy Operations Specialist to join a team that helps local farmers grow the crops that feed communities across the region. This is a genuinely active, outdoor, and hands-on role — not a desk job. You will operate modern ag equipment including sprayers and spreaders, drive Class A CDL trucks delivering fertilizer, seed, and crop products to farms, support blending and warehouse operations, and work directly with local growers and customers. No specific ag background is required — Top Ag will train the right person. A valid Class A CDL is required.
About Top Ag Cooperative — Tradition, Innovation & Community Agriculture
Company: Top Ag Cooperative — locally rooted agricultural cooperative serving farmers in Addieville, Illinois and surrounding communities
Mission: Combine tradition and innovation to support local agriculture — when farmers succeed, communities succeed
Operations: Ag equipment operation, fertilizer and seed delivery, CDL trucking, blending, warehouse, and customer service
Seasons: High-demand spring and fall seasons with additional overtime and team support requirements
CDL Requirement: Valid Class A CDL is required — ag experience is a plus but Top Ag will train the right motivated candidate
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Package
Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive health coverage available for full-time eligible employees
Retirement Benefits: Retirement planning support to build long-term financial security
Paid Time Off & Holidays: PTO and paid holiday schedule for work-life balance throughout the year
Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based bonus opportunities on top of competitive base pay
Training & Development: Uniform allowance plus ongoing training and skills development support from day one
Position Overview
As an Agronomy Operations Specialist at Top Ag Cooperative in Addieville, Illinois, no two days will look exactly the same. Depending on the season, you could be operating sprayers, spreaders, and modern agricultural equipment, delivering fertilizer and crop products across local farms in a Class A CDL truck, supporting blending and mixing operations in the warehouse, or working directly alongside local growers to ensure they have exactly what they need to succeed. This is a role for someone who thrives outdoors, loves equipment and hands-on work, takes pride in doing things right, and wants to be part of something genuinely meaningful — feeding the communities that depend on the hard work and dedication of people like you.
Why This Role Matters: As Agronomy Operations Specialist at Top Ag Cooperative, your work is not just a job — it is a direct contribution to the success of every farmer and every family that depends on the crops grown in your community. When you deliver fertilizer to a farm, operate a sprayer on schedule, or make sure a customer’s seed order arrives on time and in perfect condition, you are helping sustain the agricultural heartbeat of rural Illinois. At Top Ag, you are not just an employee — you are part of a cooperative built on the belief that when farmers succeed, everyone wins.
Key Responsibilities
Ag Equipment Operation — Sprayers, Spreaders & Modern Machinery
- Operate sprayers, spreaders, and other modern agricultural equipment safely and efficiently across farm locations in and around Addieville, Illinois
- Inspect and maintain equipment before, during, and after operations — identifying wear, damage, or maintenance needs and reporting them promptly to keep the fleet ready and reliable
- Follow all equipment operating procedures, safety protocols, and company guidelines to protect yourself, your teammates, customers, and the agricultural environment
- Support the team during high-demand spring planting and fall harvest seasons — when equipment availability, reliability, and operator skill are at their highest premium
CDL Truck Delivery — Fertilizer, Seed & Crop Products
- Drive Class A CDL trucks to deliver fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products directly to farm locations across Top Ag’s service area in southern Illinois
- Load and unload products safely and efficiently at the cooperative’s facilities and at customer farm locations — following all load security and safety requirements
- Maintain accurate delivery records and communicate clearly with dispatch and customers regarding delivery schedules, route updates, and any issues encountered in the field
- Operate all CDL vehicles in full compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and state traffic laws at all times during deliveries
Blending, Mixing & Warehouse Operations
- Assist with the blending and mixing of fertilizer and crop input products — following precise formulation instructions to ensure accurate product composition for every customer order
- Support warehouse operations including product receiving, inventory organization, accurate storage, and order fulfillment during peak planting and application seasons
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment — following all product handling, chemical safety, and storage requirements at all times
- Contribute to accurate inventory tracking and help identify any product shortfalls, damaged stock, or storage issues that require management attention
Customer & Grower Support
- Work directly with local growers and customers in a professional, helpful manner — representing Top Ag Cooperative’s commitment to service, reliability, and agricultural community support
- Assist customers with product questions, delivery scheduling, and on-farm logistics — ensuring every interaction reflects the cooperative’s values of hard work, integrity, and community focus
- Support the broader team during the cooperative’s busiest spring and fall operating periods — stepping up with overtime availability and a flexible, team-first attitude when the business needs it
- Build positive relationships with local farming customers that reinforce Top Ag’s reputation as a trusted, long-term agricultural partner in the Addieville community
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL license — an absolute requirement for this position; candidates without a current, valid Class A CDL will not be considered
- A strong, reliable work ethic with a genuine commitment to showing up, working hard, and getting the job done right — every single day, regardless of conditions or season
- A safety-first mindset — you take safe equipment operation, proper chemical handling, and personal protective practices seriously in everything you do
- A dependable, team-player attitude with the willingness to work seasonal overtime during the busy spring and fall peaks when the cooperative and its customers need it most
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Agricultural background or experience in ag operations, crop production, farm equipment, or cooperative settings is a genuine plus — but the right person with the right attitude will be trained
- Basic mechanical aptitude and a comfort with operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting agricultural equipment in field environments across varying seasonal weather conditions
- Willingness to learn agronomy fundamentals — understanding crops, soil inputs, fertilizer types, and seasonal application timing as you develop your career with Top Ag Cooperative
Physical Requirements
- This is an active, physical role — it involves lifting, climbing, operating equipment, and working outdoors in changing Illinois weather conditions across all four seasons
- Candidates must be comfortable working in variable temperature conditions, including summer heat and early spring and late fall cold during peak ag operations periods
About Top Ag Cooperative — Serving Local Agriculture Since Day One
Top Ag Cooperative is a locally grounded, community-focused agricultural cooperative based in Addieville, Illinois, built on a simple and powerful belief: when farmers succeed, communities succeed. By combining the traditions of cooperative agriculture with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, products, and services, Top Ag delivers the inputs, expertise, and reliable support that local growers need to plant, grow, and harvest with confidence every season. From fertilizer delivery and equipment operations to seed supply and crop protection, Top Ag’s Agronomy Operations Specialists are the hands-on, boots-on-the-ground professionals who make it all happen — working alongside farmers, each other, and their communities to support the agricultural way of life that defines rural southern Illinois. Joining Top Ag means more than starting a job — it means building a career with a team that values hard work, growth, integrity, and doing things the right way every single day.
Ready to Build Your Career? Apply today and take your first step toward a hands-on, meaningful career in Illinois agriculture with a cooperative that genuinely cares about your growth and succ
Who Should Apply?
- Class A CDL Drivers: With a current, valid CDL and a desire to build a meaningful, long-term career in agriculture and cooperative agronomy operations in Illinois
- Agricultural Equipment Operators: With experience running sprayers, spreaders, or similar farm machinery who want to combine driving, equipment, and customer service in one role
- Warehouse & Logistics Workers: From ag, farm supply, or fertilizer distribution backgrounds who are ready to take on a more active, field-facing operations role with a community-rooted cooperative
- Career Changers: Who are motivated, dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to enter the agriculture sector — Top Ag will invest in training the right person regardless of specific ag background
- Illinois Ag Community Members: Who understand the importance of cooperative agriculture, take pride in supporting local farmers, and want to be part of a team where their work genuinely feeds communities
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