Exploring a career at MKC

1. Current operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator. Ability to operate the elevator safely, make minor repairs, and conduct scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
2. Good working knowledge of fertilizer and seed.
3. Good working knowledge of the properties of corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflowers.
4. Ability to operate a seed cleaning machine.
5. Ability to operate a bobcat and a forklift.
6. Ability to utilize Ag Trax accounting system and Microsoft Office.
7. CDL with hazardous materials endorsement
8. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
9. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and/or face mask) required when handling chemicals.

A high school degree or GED.

1. Handle incoming grain by unloading trucks. If necessary, weigh and test the grain, and transfer the grain to the correct bin utilizing the available storage space as efficiently a possible. Load out grain to either trucks or rail cars.
2. Unload feed from supply truck and load into warehouse. Load feed into customer vehicles as directed by location manager or elevator superintendent.
3. Load fertilizer into customer vehicles as directed by the location manager or the elevator superintendent.
4. Assist with the operation of the dryer and the seed cleaner.
5. Drive tender truck or floater for Agronomy Department when assigned.
6. Apply fertilizer or chemical accurately, safely, and timely on the field assigned.
7. Complete paperwork assigned while operating the floater.
8. Observe OSHA, DOT, state, and federal safety regulations; maintain equipment and facilities regularly; and follow housekeeping standards keeping facilities neat and clean.
9. Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.
10. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and a hello, thank them for their business, promptly and courteously answer the phone, assist customers with loading and unloading, work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to the location manager or the elevator superintendent.
11. Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge.

1. Proven management skills.
2. Current operational knowledge of all spray rigs and tender trucks located at assigned location        and knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
3. Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
4. Planning, Coordinating, Communication, Supervisory, and Training skills.
5. Organization and Analytical skills.
6. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
7. Custom Applicator’s License.
8. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
9. Computer and data entry skills.
10. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
11. Ability to handle emotional customers and resolve complaints.
12. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate clothing required when handling chemicals.

A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or 5 years of equivalent experience is required.

1. Oversee operational functions of agronomy department at assigned locations including: operation of spray rigs and tender trucks; completion of work orders; training of spray rig operators; quality of spray applications; resolving of customer complaints in a timely manner.
2. Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best practice decisions for the grower.
3. Oversee the compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA) and responsible for compliance training of employees.
4. Maintain knowledge of all government regulations that affect your position.
5. Supervise the daily activities of the spray rig operators and nurse truck drivers including: interviewing applicants, making hiring decisions, conducting training, writing performance appraisals, recommending salary and position changes..
6. Oversee sale of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations. 
7. Responsible for inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
8. Prepare and operate within budgets for all areas of responsibility.
9. Train your new employees on all applicable MKC safety policies, conduct monthly safety meetings, insure your employees comply with MKC safety policies, and maintain safety records.
10. Serve as back up to certified spray and spreader operators if needed.
11. Work directly with Field Marketer assigned to your locations.
12. Attend training classes assigned by your manager.
13. Improve the agronomy sales for your assigned territory.
14. Complete special projects assigned by your manager.

Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere and outside in hot and cold weather.

The User/Computer Support Specialist performs the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of personal computers and related systems, troubleshoots software and hardware failures, identifies network problems, will work on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations, and will need to communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel. Support Specialist will document the interaction with users from the first contact to the resolution. 

• Provide desktop support to 300+ users on day-to-day issues involving MS Office, Windows XP/7, Virus/Spy ware, networking and standard/custom applications for a user base covering multiple locations.

• Assist in standardizing PC configurations and providing Hardware/Software updates including Operating System, Network Client, hard drive, memory, CD-ROM, Printer, Scanner, etc.
• Maintains accurate documentation of equipment, software and support interactions.

• Provides basic training to users.
• Provide excellent customer service to all support requests whether it is through phone calls or e-mails.

1. Safety glasses, hard hats, and steel toed boots where required.
2. Wrist bar if necessary.

• Knowledge and experience using TCP/IP, DNS, routers, switches, firewalls and VPN.
• Knowledge and experience using, configuring and troubleshooting NT domains, Windows PCs and servers.
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting security issues.
• Ability to handle multiple, frequently changing priorities.  Strong deadline and closure skills.
• 2 year trade school degree, 1-2 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree preferred.

1. Performs in-depth diagnostic and maintenance actions of PC systems. Install new systems or upgrade current systems, software or components.
2. Provide technical support to end users regarding PC’s, software, printers, and misc. hardware.
3. General support for other technology, i.e. telephone, cell/smartphone phone, tablets and fax technology.
4. Support Users on AgTrax software including Scale Interface module.
5. Maintain up-to–date virus protection on LAN and WAN PCs on network.
6. Provide basic training to users of existing or new systems including explaining concepts to non-technical users.
7. Assists in the development of internal documentation of procedures for development and use of PC and data processing system applications.

1. Make independent decisions on actions to be taken during a call-back and on when to involve other support personnel.

9. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
10. Strong commitment to ethical behavior and preserving confidentiality.
11. Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
12. Ability to work evenings or weekends as the job requires.
13. Serve in a stand-by status after regular working hours and respond to emergency call-outs as needed to maintain system operations, i.e. Harvest time or a critical hard down situation.
14. Perform general office duties, conduct data entry, prepare and file routine reports and correspondence as related to information technology.
15. Maintains excellent communication with IT Manager on all tasks and projects.

Job involves inside office work, limited outside work and on or around grain elevators.  Traveling as required.

1. Current operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator. Ability to make minor repairs and conduct scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
2. Good working knowledge of the properties of corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflowers.
3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
4. Computer and data entry skills.
5. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
6. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and/or face mask) required when handling chemicals.

1. Handle incoming grain by unloading trucks, weighing and testing the grain, and transferring the grain to the correct bin utilizing the available storage space as efficiently a possible. Load out grain to either trucks or rail cars.
2. Maintain the quality of the grain in the elevator by making periodic inspections of all stored grain, turn the grain as necessary, and make recommendations to the location manager or  elevator superintendent to improve grain handling operation and provide better service and prices for our customers.
3. Blend all grains as necessary when shipping out to achieve maximum grade and price for the cooperative and it’s customers.
4. Provide grain drying services by grading and testing grain before and after grain drying operation and reporting grades to office so that accurate service charges may be calculated.
5. Sample and place an inspection grade on all incoming and outgoing grain shipments as a basis for accurate pricing, report grades to office so that accurate service charges can be calculated, and report quality by grade and quantity of grain going into storage to the office.
6. Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations; maintain equipment and facilities regularly; and follow housekeeping standards keeping facilities neat and clean.
7. Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.
8. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and a hello, thank them for their business, promptly and courteously answer the phone, assist customers with loading and unloading, work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to your manager.
9. Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge.
10. Bill accurately and clearly communicating details of delivery.
11. Enforce the cooperative credit policy by making credit terms known to customers, not charging to customers on COD, not extending credit to customers without approval of credit manager, and not authorizing customers to exceed their credit limit.

Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere and outside in hot and cold weather. Job involves much stooping, standing, and climbing on ladders. Extensive scooping with a shovel and sweeping with a broom are also required.

A high school degree or GED; four years of experience in grain business.

1. Receive and ship grain in the most efficient manner possible using available staff.
2. Maintain the grain in the elevator to the highest standard of quality possible. Fumigate grain if necessary following company safety guidelines
3. Blend all grains as necessary when shipping out to achieve maximum grade and price for the cooperative and our customers.
4. Provide grain drying services by grading and testing grain before and after grain drying operation and reporting grades to office so that accurate service charges may be calculated.
5. Sample and place an inspection grade on all incoming and outgoing grain shipments as a basis for accurate pricing, report grades to office so that accurate service charges can be calculated. Report quality by grade and quantity of grain going into storage to the office.
6. Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations; maintain equipment and facilities regularly; and follow housekeeping standards keeping facilities neat and clean. Conduct monthly safety training classes with your staff.
7. Maintain all grain handling equipment in the highest possible operating condition. This includes all rolling stock as well as stationary equipment. Will work with location manager to schedule and budget all major repairs and upgrades to the facility.
8. Supervise all full and part time employees. Advise the location manager on discipline and performance issues and performance appraisals for employees under this position’s supervision.
9. Manage sales of seed, feed, and petroleum products.
10. Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.
11. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and a hello, thank them for their business, promptly and courteously answer the phone, assist customers with loading and unloading, work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to your manager.
12. Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge. Desire to learn better and more efficient techniques to improve their performance and company profitability.
13. Bill accurately and clearly communicating details of delivery.
14. Enforce the cooperative credit policy by making credit terms known to customers, not charging to customers on COD, not extending credit to customers without approval of credit manager, and not authorizing customers to exceed their credit limit.

Job involves work in dusty, windy, hot, humid, cold, or wet conditions; work around moving mechanical parts; high precarious situations; tight hard to access spaces; fumes or airborne particles; and moderate short term noise exposure. The job requires much stooping, standing, and climbing on ladders. Extensive scooping with a shovel and sweeping with a broom are also required.

1. Proven management skills.
2. Current operational knowledge of all machinery in elevator, all spray rigs and tender trucks located at assigned location.
3. Ability to make minor repairs and conduct maintenance on grain handling equipment and agronomy application and storage equipment.
4. Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
5. Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, fertilizer products, corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflowers.
6. Planning, Coordinating, Communication, Supervisory, and Training skills.
7. Organization and Analytical skills.
8. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
9. Custom applicator’s license and 7B grain fumigation license.
10. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
11. Computer and data entry skills.
12. Ability to read, interpret, and apply common scientific, technical, and legal journals.
13. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
14. Strive to exceed customer expectations at each transaction.
15. Ability to handle emotional situations and resolve complaints of customers, co-workers, or regulatory agencies.
16. Ability to write and log information, produce reports, and verbally communicate information to location manager.
17. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

Hard hat and eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask) required when handling chemicals.

A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related agricultural field or five years of equivalent experience is required.

1. Supervise the daily activities of the elevator superintendent and the grain handling staff, office staff, and agronomy staff including: interviewing applicants, making hiring decisions, conducting training, writing performance appraisals, recommending salary and position changes, providing daily direction, operation of equipment, completion of paperwork, quality of work, and discipline or performance issues.  
2. Train your new employees on all applicable MKC safety policies, conduct monthly safety meetings, insure your employees comply with MKC safety policies, and maintain safety records.
3. Receive and ship grain in the most efficient manner possible using available staff.
4. Maintain the grain in the elevator to the highest standard of quality possible. Improve and adjust procedures to accomplish this goal.
5. Blend all grains as necessary when shipping out to achieve maximum grade and price for the cooperative and our customers.
6. Provide grain drying services (if available) by grading and testing grain before and after grain drying operation and reporting grades to office so that accurate service charges may be calculated.
7. Sample and place an inspection grade on all incoming and outgoing grain shipments as a basis for accurate pricing, report grades to office so that accurate service charges can be calculated. Report quality by grade and quantity of grain going into storage to the office.
8. Maintain all grain handling and agronomy equipment in the highest possible operating condition. This includes all rolling stock as well as stationary equipment. Will work with area manager to schedule and budget all major repairs and upgrades to the facility.
9. Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best practices decisions for the grower and to ensure effective delivery of agronomy services to customers.
10. Work directly with Field Marketer assigned to your locations.
11. Oversee sale of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned location. 
12. Bill accurately and clearly communicate details of delivery.
13. Grow your customer base by enhancing the profitability of your customers and ensuring no product problems result from services provided in your territory.
14. Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.
15. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and a hello, thank them for their business, promptly and courteously answer the phone, assist customers with loading and unloading, work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to area manager.
16. Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings and work to improve personal skills and knowledge. Desire to learn better and more efficient techniques to improve your performance and company profitability.
17. Enforce the cooperative credit policy by making credit terms known to customers, not charging to customers on COD, not extending credit to customers without approval of credit manager, and not authorizing customers to exceed their credit limit.
18. Observe all OSHA, state, and federal regulations; maintain equipment and facilities regularly; and follow housekeeping standards keeping facilities neat and clean
19. Maintain inventory. Transfer inventory in and out based on the situation.
20. Prepare and operate within budgets for all areas of responsibility.
21. Complete special projects assigned by your manager.

Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere and outside in hot and cold weather.