Employment
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- Local, Personal Customer Service
- Cash Discounts on Gas
- Member Owned Co-op
- Patron/Dividend Program
- Wide Range of Services
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Class A Driver – Bloomer, WI
River Country Co-op is currently looking to fill a full-time truck driver position. This position would be based out of our Bloomer, WI location and would be involved in hauling grain and fuel products. This position will come with plentiful overtime as well as the ability to be home every night.
Driver Qualifications:
- Class A CDL
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Valid DOT Physical
- Satisfactory driving record
Driver Responsibilities:
- General Maintenance on truck
- Maintain Cleanliness
- Communicate with grain and/or fuel dispatch on daily load assignments
- Detail oriented paperwork
- Other duties as requested
Company Description:
River Country Coop is a member owned cooperative that deals in Grain, Agronomy, Fuel, Feed, Convenience Stores and Hospitality businesses. Our employees are comprised of a lot of good people that work together to make things better for our customers and other employees. We are looking for someone that will come with the similar principals that we all carry here at the Coop.
We are a steadily growing cooperative that is continually looking for good employees that can grow within the cooperative. If you feel that you would be a good fit please do not hesitate to call or apply for this job.
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Plant Operator ( Seasonal ) – Athens, WI
River Country Coop is currently seeking a qualified individual to provide excellent customer service and perform general fertilizer plant operations at our facility in Athens, WI. When not busy in fertilizer, this person may work in other plant areas as needed. Being self-motivated and organized is a must!
CDL with proper endorsements preferred.
This is a seasonal position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides prompt, efficient, and professional service to customers.
- Unloads fertilizer (liquid and/or dry)
- Fills tanks/wagons with liquid fertilizer
- Assists customers in product pick-up, blending and liquid load out
- Maintains scale
- Blends fertilizer by operating dry fertilizer blending equipment
- Drives tender truck to deliver fertilizer/chemical products to customers and/or custom application rigs
- Assists in maintaining equipment to ensure it’s in good working order
- Maintains cleanliness of work area, shop, facility, and/or yard
- Assists in other areas of facility as needed
Education and Experience:
High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience; some related experience preferred; certifications as required by law; a valid driver’s license and CDL with endorsements. Forklift experience and certification required.
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Plant Operator – Seasonal – Marathon, WI
River Country Coop is currently seeking a qualified individual to provide excellent customer service and perform general fertilizer plant operations at our facility in Marathon, WI. When not busy in fertilizer, this person may work in other plant areas as needed. Being self-motivated and organized is a must!
CDL with proper endorsements preferred.
This position is a seasonal position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides prompt, efficient, and professional service to customers.
- Unloads fertilizer (liquid and/or dry)
- Fills tanks/wagons with liquid fertilizer
- Assists customers in product pick-up, blending and liquid load out
- Maintains scale
- Blends fertilizer by operating dry fertilizer blending equipment
- Drives tender truck to deliver fertilizer/chemical products to customers and/or custom application rigs
- Assists in maintaining equipment to ensure it’s in good working order
- Maintains cleanliness of work area, shop, facility, and/or yard
- Assists in other areas of facility as needed
Education and Experience:
High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience; some related experience preferred; certifications as required by law; a valid driver’s license and CDL with endorsements. Forklift experience and certification required.
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Delivery Driver – Owen, WI
River Country Co-op is currently seeking a full-time Delivery Driver based out of their Owen, WI location.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make timely delivery of bulk and bagged orders and follow all traffic laws
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintain equipment and inform manager of necessary repairs
- Follow production procedures to assure quality control
- Assist customers that come in the mill and call in orders when needed
- Promote additional sales to customers and pass lead onto the sales staff
- Assist other company departments as needed
- Ensure quick and accurate delivery of product to customers in a manner that is safe and responsible
Qualifications and Skills:
- Good driving record
- Good attitude towards customers and coworkers
- CDL required
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Life/disability insurance
- 401K savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Company provided uniforms
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Professional Applicator – Owen, WI
River Country Coop is currently seeking an operator for custom application equipment, to apply fertilize and chemicals to customers’ fields safely, accurately, efficiently and timely, as well as promote the proper use of crop protection products.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for accurate application of fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications
- Maintains and repairs equipment according to maintenance schedule, policies and procedures
- Communicates with managers and sales staff to assure safe, accurate quality, efficient and timely application
- Works in any area of operation or production as assigned
- Interacts with customers in a professional manor
- Supervises drivers in product transfer operations
- Works safely following safety rules, regulations and PPE requirements
- Exhibits attitude and actions consistent with policies
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership in her/her work and application equipment
- Sales to new and existing customers
Qualifications:
- Agricultural background
- Preferred to have a CDL with a Hazmat and Tanker endorsement (will train right individual and help to get license)
- Preferred to have an applicators license (will train to get license)
- Chemical application experience and education preferred
- Good driving record
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen
- Be able to work 50+ hours a week and longer during peak season
Job Type: Full-time
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Agronomy Administrative Bookkeeper – Marathon, WI
River Country Coop is currently seeking an Administrative Bookkeeper for their Agronomy Division in Marathon, WI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for answering the telephone, providing information and/or transferring calls to the appropriate person in a prompt and courteous manner
- Process incoming inventory into the accounting system
- Ensures all invoicing for customers is accurate and done within 24 hours of transaction being completed
- Submit in a prompt manner, all bills and invoices approved by the manager to corporate office for payment
- Develop plans and procedures in conjunction with the location manager for the most effective use of working time
- Maintain constant awareness of the location’s accounts receivable including monitoring and posting a monthly no-credit and over-limit credit report
- Assist and advise patrons on products, services available, patron accounts, membership regulations, and other areas involving River Country Coop
- Compile daily bank deposits and maintain accurate cash till position
- Responsible for all aspects of seed ordering, invoicing, inventory control, etc.
- Responsible for knowing all aspects of invoicing and inventory control
- Load small door-trade items when other personnel are not readily available
- Maintain sufficient inventories of all office supplies
- Maintain office equipment and keep work area neat and clean
Minimum Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
- Office experience
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Agronomy Administrative Bookkeeper – Dorchester, WI
River Country Coop is currently seeking an Administrative Bookkeeper for their Agronomy Division in Dorchester, WI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for answering the telephone, providing information and/or transferring calls to the appropriate person in a prompt and courteous manner
- Process incoming inventory into the accounting system
- Ensures all invoicing for customers is accurate and done within 24 hours of transaction being completed
- Submit in a prompt manner, all bills and invoices approved by the manager to corporate office for payment
- Develop plans and procedures in conjunction with the location manager for the most effective use of working time
- Maintain constant awareness of the location’s accounts receivable including monitoring and posting a monthly no-credit and over-limit credit report
- Assist and advise patrons on products, services available, patron accounts, membership regulations, and other areas involving River Country Coop
- Compile daily bank deposits and maintain accurate cash till position
- Responsible for all aspects of seed ordering, invoicing, inventory control, etc.
- Responsible for knowing all aspects of invoicing and inventory control
- Load small door-trade items when other personnel are not readily available
- Maintain sufficient inventories of all office supplies
- Maintain office equipment and keep work area neat and clean
Minimum Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
- Office experience
Job Type: Part-time
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Tender Driver ( Seasonal ) – Owen, WI
River Country Coop has openings in our Agronomy Division located in Owen, WI. We are looking for drivers to deliver fertilizer and other products in our trade area. Candidates must have a high energy level, exhibit personal integrity, have an excellent driving record and be committed to safety and customer service.
This is a seasonal position.
Job Duties:
- Deliver products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner, ensuring the truck is operated in a safe manner at all times
- Follow all guidelines and regulations for hauling fertilizer and other products
- Perform visual inspection of truck before leaving premises and complete maintenance report on all deficiencies
- Report all accidents, traffic violations, and damage to vehicles
- Provide excellent customer service, treating all customers in a friendly and courteous manner
- Make out daily trip sheet and other paper work as required
- Use sound judgement and abilities to support the best interests of the company in all situations
- Perform other related duties as needed or assigned
- Assist in the warehouse when not delivering product
- Work additional hours to meet business needs
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of Class B CDL, Class A endorsement preferred
- Must pass a DOT required physical and drug screening
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional Saturdays to meet business demands
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Tender Driver ( Seasonal ) – Athens, WI
River Country Coop has openings in our Agronomy Division located in Athens, WI. We are looking for drivers to deliver fertilizer and other products in our trade area. Candidates must have a high energy level, exhibit personal integrity, have an excellent driving record and be committed to safety and customer service.
This is a seasonal position.
Job Duties:
- Deliver products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner, ensuring the truck is operated in a safe manner at all times
- Follow all guidelines and regulations for hauling fertilizer and other products
- Perform visual inspection of truck before leaving premises and complete maintenance report on all deficiencies
- Report all accidents, traffic violations, and damage to vehicles
- Provide excellent customer service, treating all customers in a friendly and courteous manner
- Make out daily trip sheet and other paper work as required
- Use sound judgement and abilities to support the best interests of the company in all situations
- Perform other related duties as needed or assigned
- Assist in the warehouse when not delivering product
- Work additional hours to meet business needs
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of Class B CDL, Class A endorsement preferred
- Must pass a DOT required physical and drug screening
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional Saturdays to meet business demands
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Tender Driver ( Seasonal ) – Marathon, WI
River Country Coop has openings in our Agronomy Division located in Marathon, WI. We are looking for drivers to deliver fertilizer and other products in our trade area. Candidates must have a high energy level, exhibit personal integrity, have an excellent driving record and be committed to safety and customer service.
This is a seasonal position.
Job Duties:
- Deliver products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner, ensuring the truck is operated in a safe manner at all times
- Follow all guidelines and regulations for hauling fertilizer and other products
- Perform visual inspection of truck before leaving premises and complete maintenance report on all deficiencies
- Report all accidents, traffic violations, and damage to vehicles
- Provide excellent customer service, treating all customers in a friendly and courteous manner
- Make out daily trip sheet and other paper work as required
- Use sound judgement and abilities to support the best interests of the company in all situations
- Perform other related duties as needed or assigned
- Assist in the warehouse when not delivering product
- Work additional hours to meet business needs
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of Class B CDL, Class A endorsement preferred
- Must pass a DOT required physical and drug screening
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional Saturdays to meet business demands
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Eastern Regional Manager – Owen, WI
River Country Coop is a mid-sized farmer owned Cooperative in NW Wisconsin that has global reaches. We are looking to fill a position for an Eastern Regional Manager at our Owen, WI facility that would be under the direction of our VP of Grain. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in their work and is looking to grow within the cooperative system. This individual needs to have strong management skills with the vision to improve overall operations and vision of the company. The Eastern Regional Manager requires a comprehensive understanding of operations, logistics, origination/merchandising and management.
Responsibilities:
- Build lasting customer relationships
- Capitalize on arbitrage opportunities
- Understand and interpret market reports and other market information
- Understand the global dynamics of the grain industry
- Gain a knowledge of our local market and present opportunities for growth
- Contract negotiation
- Margin management
- General P&L experience
- Overall operations management
- Maintain OSHA compliance
- Detail oriented
- Logistics Management
- Other duties as requested
Company Description:
River Country Coop is a member owned cooperative that deals in Grain, Agronomy, Fuel, Feed, Convenience Stores and Hospitality businesses. Our employees are comprised of a lot of good people that work together to make things better for our customers and other employees. We are looking for someone that will come with the similar principals that we all carry here at the Coop.
We are a steadily growing cooperative that is continually looking for good employees that can grow within the cooperative. If you feel that you would be a good fit please do not hesitate to call or apply for this job.
Education: Bachelor’s degree desired required
Experience: 5+ years in agriculture industry desired
Job Type: Full-time
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Front Desk Supervisor-Sleep Inn Hotel, Eau Claire
Job Description
We are looking to hire a responsible Front Desk Supervisor to assist the General Manager in running the front desk. Your work will be critical in making sure the team meets its guest services & individual goals efficiently and to management satisfaction. You will be responsible for helping to ensure complete guest satisfaction and supervising, managing, leading, and motivating team members daily.
Our ideal candidate will be a leader with a strong customer service mindset. Our candidate will help us to maintain the highest level of guest service possible by going Above & Beyond for all of our guests at all times. As a leader, you will be one of the contact points for guest & team member complaints, so your communication skills should be excellent. Our candidate will be able to act proactively to ensure smooth front desk operations and team member collaboration. You should also be able to stay calm in stressful situations. Ultimately, you should lead by setting a good example in all areas and engaging the team to achieve our guest satisfaction and individual goals.
Some of the typical tasks you may be required to perform as an assistant supervisor may include, but not be limited to:
• Training staff using the company provided training materials. As new products and policies are introduced, it is your job to help develop and implement training materials for distribution to employees.
• Working directly with guests to resolve guest satisfaction issues. As a Supervisor, you will have the authority to resolve guest complaints as they arise.
• Cross-training yourself and others in housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments so we can help ensure guest satisfaction in all areas of the facility.
• Assisting the General Manager to prepare monthly reports.
• Handling employee complaints as needed. You should be comfortable working with employees to dissolve issues for them quickly and professionally.
• Working as a Project Supervisor on small to medium-sized company initiatives. Although other staff may assist you, the General Manager will hold you ultimately responsible for the success (or failure) of the project.
Requirements
• At least 2 years in a management position
• Leadership and organizational abilities
• At least 2 years’ experience with guest services & financial principles and practices
• Interpersonal and communication skills
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Front Desk Clerk – Eau Claire, WI
Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for a fun, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team, part-time, as a front desk associate. The front desk associate would work second shift with an on-call day approximately 32 hours a week including every other weekend. Your interaction with guests can set the tone for the entire guest experience and potentially impact the entire brand. Your genuine warmth and helpful nature is essential in creating a great experience for our guests.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Create a positive workplace for guests and all staff members
- Communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
- Complete daily checklist items with other staff
- Work on laundry
- Register guests and assign rooms, accommodating special requests whenever possible
- Completes posting of all charges, receives and records guest payments
- Interact with guests during the checkout process to ensure they had a pleasant stay
- Interact with guests during the check-in process to ensure the reservation is correct
- Maintain a clean, warm, and inviting lobby, front desk reception area, pool area, pool bathrooms, public bathrooms, and hotel hallways
- Answers all phone calls in a polite and professional manner and in a timely fashion
- All other duties laid out by management during training
Other Expectations:
Must physically be able to lift up to 50lbs. Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
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Night Auditor/Front Desk Clerk – Eau Claire, WI
Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for a fun, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team, part-time, as a night audit front desk associate. The night audit associate would work 11pm-7am, approximately 8-24 hours a week, including every other weekend. Your interaction with guests can set the tone for the entire guest experience and potentially impact the entire brand. Your genuine warmth and helpful nature is essential in creating a great experience for our guests.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Paperless nightly audit
- Delivering express checkouts to guests
- Create a positive workplace for guests and all staff members
- Communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
- Clean the pool area, pool bathrooms, and public bathrooms
- Finish laundry from the day
- Register guests and assign rooms, accommodating special requests whenever possible
- Completes posting of all charges, receives and records guest payments
- Set-up breakfast for following morning
- Interact with guests during the checkout process to ensure they had a pleasant stay
- Maintain a clean, warm, and inviting lobby and front desk reception area
- Answers all phone calls in a polite and professional manner and in a timely fashion
- All other duties laid out by management during training
Other Expectations:
Must physically be able to lift up to 50lbs. Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
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Warehouse Attendant – Owen, WI
River Country Co-op is currently seeking a Warehouse Attendant at their Owen, WI location.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage product in the warehouse in a manner that allows efficient and safe inventory controls as well as rapid and accurate fulfillment of outbound or production orders
- Quickly and accurately perform order fulfillment for internal or external orders
- Assist customers that come in the mill and call in orders
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintain adequate inventory and control shrink
- Follow all safety procedures and report any safety issues to management
- Assist other company departments as needed
Qualifications and Skills:
- Maintain fork lift certification
- Good attitude towards customers and coworkers
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Life/disability insurance
- 401K savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Company provided uniforms
Job Type: Full-time
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Propane Delivery Specialist / Applicator – Owen, WI
Job Description
River Country Co-op has a full-time position open in our agronomy and energy divisions
60% Agronomy Applicator Job Duties (March – August):
- Operate a spray application unit
- Responsible for daily maintenance (fuel/grease) and minor repairs if needed
- Operator must maintain a clean image / cleanliness inside and outside of machine
- Responsible for good customer service, work the hours needed for this position
- Applicator is responsible to have proper inventory of products on trailer to complete work
- Responsible for the accurate billing of work completed; turning in the proper paperwork to office for completion
- Follow all safety protocols
- Other duties in Agronomy department as needed
40% Propane Delivery Specialist (September – February):
- Operate a Liquid Propane delivery truck for bulk delivery to customers
- Responsible for all daily maintenance of vehicle (fuel/grease) and any minor repairs if needed
- Maintain a clean vehicle, inside and outside of the vehicle
- Employee must follow all safety protocols and address any safety concerns on customer tanks or equipment that needs attention
- Responsible for the billing and accuracy
- Good customer service- work hours needed to finish job
- Must pass CETP (Certified Employee Training Program) within 1st 12 months
- Other duties as needed in propane division
Requirements:
- CDL license (Class A or B), or the ability to obtain
- Hazmat and tanker endorsement, or the ability to acquire the endorsements
- Clean MVR reports
- Ability to pass a DOT physical, background check and a drug and alcohol test
Duties:
- Delivery and sales of propane with developed routes
- Maintain accurate invoices
- Ensure great customer service
- Work in a team environment
- Follow company procedures
- Good communication skills
- Abilty to work as needed
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Life/disability insurance
- 401K savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Company provided uniforms
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2nd Shift Front Desk Associate – Sleep Inn & Suites – Eau Claire, WI
Job Description
Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for a fun, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team, part-time, as a front desk associate. Your interaction with guests can set the tone for the entire guest experience and potentially impact the entire brand. Your genuine warmth and helpful nature is essential in creating a great experience for our guests.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Create a positive workplace for guests and all staff members
- Communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
- Complete daily checklist items with other staff
- Work on laundry
- Register guests and assign rooms, accommodating special requests whenever possible
- Completes posting of all charges, receives and records guest payments
- Interact with guests during the checkout process to ensure they had a pleasant stay
- Interact with guests during the check-in process to ensure the reservation is correct
- Maintain a clean, warm, and inviting lobby, front desk reception area, pool area, pool bathrooms, public bathrooms, and hotel hallways
- Answers all phone calls in a polite and professional manner and in a timely fashion
- All other duties laid out by management during training
Other Expectations:
Must physically be able to lift up to 50lbs. Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
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Cashier Associate – Holcombe, WI
River Country Co-op in Holcombe, WI is looking to hire a part-time Cashier Associate.
Hours for this position are 4:15 am – 12:30 pm with approximately 24 – 30 hours per week
Job duties:
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, energetic Cashier Associate. Must have great communication skills, teamwork, and excel at customer service! Our goal is to offer a positive and fun atmosphere for all of our customers to enjoy.
Others: Must physically able to lift up to 50lb. Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending, twisting and reaching.
Looking for a great opportunity to be part of River Country Co-op? We are one of the largest locally-owned and operated cooperatives in Northwestern Wisconsin. As our company continues to grow, your future for a career can be as bright as you want it to be. We offer positions in customer service, hospitality, and agriculture.
Printable Employment Application
- Amanda James
Human Resource Recruiter
River Country Co-op
331 Industrial Avenue
Owen, WI 54460
amandaj@rivercountrycoop.com
Main Office: 715-654-5134 - Brenda Ross
Director of Human Resources
River Country Co-op
1080 W River Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729brendar@rivercountrycoop.com
Main Office: 715-723-2828 ext. 101
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729