Operations Coordinator

CHS - Thief River Falls, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Thief River Falls, MN

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Agronomy Operations Coordinator at CHS Ag Services plays a vital role in supporting the agronomy retail division by assisting farmers, ranchers, and producers with various operational tasks. This position requires attention to detail and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and customers. The coordinator will engage in crop scouting, soil sampling, and problem-solving while learning about agronomy products and services.

Responsibilities

• Assist Agronomy Production Sales Specialists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem-solving.
• Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds.
• Generate written reports and present them to supervisor and/or customers.
• Learn the features and benefits of all agronomy products and services, assist with over-the-counter sales, and assist with product delivery to customers.
• Learn to perform warehouse and agronomy plant operations.
• Learn and utilize Agris invoicing and inventory management systems.
• Assist in inventory management procedures.
• Learn crop protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.
• Custom Application: Spread Fertilizer and spray crop protection products with a High-wheel sprayer, Floater, Rogator, or Ditch sprayer.
• Gain knowledge and experience with Precision Ag.
• Work with patrons and assist them in a courteous and professional manner.
• Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.

Nice-to-haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Internship in Grain Procurement, Agronomy, Crop Scout, or Ag related internship
• Commercial Driver's License
• Certified Applicator Certificate
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an Agribusiness program.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• life insurance
• health and dependent care spending accounts
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• pension
• profit sharing
• short- and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance