Exploring a career at MKC

1. Proven management skills.
2. Experience in the Petroleum Industry buying and selling products.
3. Current operational knowledge of all fuel delivery equipment and storage tanks located at all petroleum division locations.
4. Good knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
5. Good working knowledge of the properties and hazards of the petroleum products stored and delivered by the petroleum division.
6. Planning, Coordinating, Communication, Supervisory, organization and training skills.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, or diagram  form.
8. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percents.
9. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
10. Computer and data entry skills.
11. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
12. Ability to handle emotional customers and employees and resolve complaints.
13. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rues, operating and procedure manuals.
14. Ability to speak effectively in front of customers or employees.
15. Vision abilities required include color, depth, peripheral, close, distance, and ability to focus.
16. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

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

A bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience in petroleum industry is required.

1. Coordinate all fuel sales – tank wagon, key troll, card troll, service stations, and RFD.
2. Oversee the sales activities of the field sales staff. Monitor RFD conversion levels, oil and lubricant sales levels, commercial account growth, total account growth. Provide sales training opportunities through Mid Kansas Coop and Cenex. Work with Cenex sales management to coordinate efforts to develop and manage sales staff.
3. Monitor the Operations Manager in the areas of: quality of RFD installations, the operation of the warehouse, and the efficiency and accuracy of the Tank Wagon and Bulk Oil delivery drivers.
4. Resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
5. Purchase fuel and lubricant products for the Coop and maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels. Ensure products are unloaded in a safe manner.
6. Purchase any petroleum equipment needed for the Coop.
7. Monitor the Multiple Line Billing Manager in the areas of accurate and timely petroleum billings, grain settlements, and agronomy billings for the northern area, tank wagon dispatches, and inventory management. 
8. Ensure all locations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA) and responsible for compliance training of employees. Maintain all DOT records.
9. Maintain knowledge of all government regulations that affect the petroleum division.
10. Keep up to date on new technology in the industry.
11. Ensure all petroleum distribution equipment, storage tanks, and buildings in the petroleum division are maintained in good condition.
12. Manage inventories of fuel and lubricants to maximize profitability.
13. Search for new program development possibilities or new alliances that could expand the petroleum division.
14. Manage the C-Store in Inman.
15. Prepare and operate within budgets for all areas of responsibility.
16. Train your employees on all applicable MKC safety policies, conduct monthly safety meetings, insure your employees comply with MKC safety policies, and maintain safety records.
17. Attend training classes assigned by your manager.
18. Assist the Credit Manager to uphold the credit policies of the company.
19. Follow all company policies and direct your employees to follow all company policies.
20. Complete special projects assigned by your manager.

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

Responsible to drive a tender truck and deliver chemical and fertilizer supplies to the certified spray and spreader operators in the field. They will load chemical and fertilizer products in the tender truck, in customer vehicles, and in shuttles. In addition, they will perform maintenance on the tender trucks and on equipment in the chemical and fertilizer plant. They will also clean up the plant and keep their vehicle clean. If qualified, they will serve as back up drivers to the certified spray and spreader operators. They will perform their responsibilities in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and provide outstanding customer service. The tender truck driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the entire cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative. 

1. Current operational knowledge of tender trucks located at assigned location and knowledge of applicable OSHA, State, EPA, and DOT regulations.
2. Current operational knowledge of the equipment in the chemical and fertilizer plant.
3. Good working knowledge of MSDS information on the chemicals and fertilizer being handled.
4. Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
5. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
6. Custom Applicator’s License if providing back up to certified spray and spreader operators..
7. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Computer and data entry skills.
9. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
10. Ability to deal with emotional customers and help resolve complaints.
11. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

A high school degree or GED.

1. Perform tendering duties properly and in accordance with (job orders) delivery tickets.
2. Operate and maintain tendering equipment properly and in accordance with manufacture’s maintenance manuals and operator manuals. Report need for maintenance work or replacement of equipment to Agronomy Operations Manager when necessary.
3. Mix fertilizer and chemicals properly in accordance with quality standards.
4. Report inventory needs to supervisor immediately.
5. Back up the certified spray and spreader operator (if qualified) by performing spraying and spreading duties properly and in accordance with (job orders) delivery tickets.
6. If operating as a backup certified spray and spreader operator, invoice all product deliveries promptly and accurately, ensuring all tickets are turned in to the office accurately on a daily basis, ensure all cash receipts are turned in daily to office, and present a copy of the transaction to each customer.
7. If operating as a back up certified spray and spreader operator, fill out application records completely and accurately, submit application records to your supervisor daily, and inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them.
8. Inform Agronomy Operations Manager of any new business opportunities
9. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and hello and thank them for their business. Work with your customers to resolve problems and report any possible misapplication problems to your supervisor.
10. Ensure customers are informed of safe product handling.
11. Actively work to increase personal knowledge and skills.
12. Attend product, merchandising, and training meetings as requested.
13. Maintain a certified applicator’s license if operating as a backup certified spray and spreader operator.
14. Maintain equipment in chemical and fertilizer plant and warehouse as assigned by Agronomy Operations Manager.
15. Ensure facilities and equipment meet federal, state, and OSHA regulations. Report any unsafe working conditions to Agronomy Operations Manager.
16. Work directly with Field Marketers on any location that you are assisting with agronomy services.
17. Maintain a clean and professional appearance for yourself and your equipment.
18. Complete special projects assigned by Agronomy Operations Manager.

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

Responsible to deliver and distribute agronomy products with company spraying, spreading and tendering equipment in a professional and safe manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and provide outstanding customer service. The certified sprayer and spreader operator will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the entire cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative. 

1. Current operational knowledge of all spray rigs and tender trucks located at assigned location        and knowledge of applicable OSHA, State, EPA, and DOT regulations.
2. Current operational knowledge of the equipment in the chemical and fertilizer plant. 
3. Good working knowledge of MSDS information on chemicals and fertilizer being handled.
4. Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
5. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
6. Custom Applicator’s License.
7. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Computer and data entry skills.
9. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
10. Ability to deal with emotional customers and help resolve complaints.
11. 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. Perform spraying, spreading and tendering duties properly and in accordance with (job orders) delivery tickets.
2. Operate and maintain spraying, spreading and tendering equipment properly and in accordance with manufacture’s maintenance manuals and operator manuals. Report need for maintenance work or replacement of equipment to Agronomy Operations Manager when necessary.
3. Mix fertilizer and chemicals properly in accordance with quality standards.
4. Report inventory needs to Agronomy Operations Manager immediately.
5. Invoice all product deliveries promptly and accurately, ensuring all tickets are turned in to the office accurately on a daily basis, ensure all cash receipts are turned in daily to office, and present a copy of the transaction to each customer.
6. Fill out application records completely and accurately, submit application records to your supervisor daily, and inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them.
7. Inform Agronomy Operations Manager of any new business opportunities.
8. Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and hello and thank them for their business. Work with your customers to resolve problems and report any possible misapplication problems to Agronomy Operations Manager.
9. Ensure customers are informed of safe product handling procedures.
10. Actively work to increase personal knowledge and skills.
11. Attend product, merchandising, and training meetings as requested.
12. Maintain a certified applicators license.
13. Maintain fertilizer plant, equipment, and warehouse as assigned.
14. Ensure facilities and equipment meet federal, state, and OSHA regulations. Report any unsafe working conditions to Agronomy Operations Manager.
15. Work directly with Field Marketers on any location that you are helping custom apply products.
16. Maintain a clean and professional appearance for yourself and your equipment.
17. Complete special projects assigned by your supervisor.

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

• Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar field (equivalent professional experience also considered)
• 3+ years of previous experience
• Cooperative and/or agricultural background desirable

1. Ability and willingness to sell services to customers,
2. Good working knowledge of the crop protection and crop nutrient products offered by Mid Kansas Coop.
3. Good working knowledge of seed, feed, and petroleum products.
4. Good general knowledge of grain contracting products and procedures.
5. Ability to conduct a soil test and interpret the results.
6. Ability to effectively communicate in person to groups of people or to individuals, along  with strong written communication skills.
7. Ability to plan and coordinate meetings and events.
8. Organization and Analytical skills.
9. Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
10. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
11. Computer and data entry skills.
12. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
13. Ability to handle emotional customers and resolve complaints.
14. Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.
15. Completes special projects as assigned by the Sales and Marketing Manager. 

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

A bachelor’s degree from a four year university or college or four years experience in agronomy or a related agricultural field.

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