Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.
As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.
All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.
*You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.
Primary Objective: To provide customer service and location operation functions at the location level for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Major Accountabilities: The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, orientation, and supervising location employees.
- Lead efficient plant and personnel supervision in the absence of the Location Manager.
- Assist with supervision and efficient dispatching of fleet trucks for the location, including custom haulers.
- Grow location market share in grain bushels annually by providing grain origination & marketing assistance to customers and completion of related transactions and contracts.
- Manage the operation of the grain facilities and maintain grain quality control within tolerances, along with outbound grade blending targets and shrink goals.
- Assist with agronomy logistics, operations, and counter sales for the location.
- Safekeeping of the location’s physical product inventory and accurate accounting thereof.
- Complete internal reports and paperwork on a timely basis to drive understanding and further improvement in the location’s performance.
- Coordinate and assist in maintenance on on-location facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
- Create and maintain a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers.
- Enforce safety policies & procedures established by the company.
- Accept and carry out any other assignments the Location Manager gives as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude includes a basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
- Willingness and ability to climb grain and agronomy structures for preventative maintenance awareness and assisting in making repairs needed.
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- ERP operation, Microsoft Office suite programs, including Excel and Word. Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, meets deadlines.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
- Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and the ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
- Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.
Skills Required
- Mechanical aptitude (basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems)
- Willingness and ability to climb grain and agronomy structures for maintenance and repairs
- Ability to organize, handle change effectively, and multitask
- Experience with ERP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Strong people skills and good phone etiquette
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 50 pounds and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to follow safety policies and use personal protective equipment as required
- Successful completion of drug and background screenings
- Valid email address to apply
What We Do
Innovative Ag Services Co. is a full service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. To better serve you, our 33 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast and central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Innovative Ag Services was incorporated in 2005 to ensure that our customers had access to the best products and services available. Since our founding, we have grown in size and territory through multiple mergers and acquisitions and have achieved over $1 billion in annual sales. Our more than 325 dedicated employees play an important role in this growth and success.
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