WHY COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO.?
Company Culture
- Family-oriented
- Purposeful
- Longevity
- Service-oriented
- Flexibility
- Community-minded
- Teamwork
- Advancement
Health & Wellness
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- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Program
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safety Program
- Aflac Coverage
- Short & Long Term Disability
Beyond the Basics
- 401(k) Plan
- Company Match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Our Vision
We develop long-term relationships with customers and the community that exceed their business expectations.
Our Mission
We provide quality service, products, and markets to enhance the value of the Cooperative.
Testimonials
John Schaaf
Office Specialist
“Cooperative Elevator Co. has always been a reputable company with a competitive wage and benefits package. The company has a genuine concern for the health and safety of its employees. Working for this company for nearly 30 years has given me the opportunity to work in a team atmosphere with both fellow employees and the farming community.”
Brandon Herzog
Safety Coordinator
“My experience working with Cooperative Elevator Co., collectively for 7 years, has been nothing short of excellent. Working alongside the greatest professionals agriculture has to offer, caters to having a great sense of pride in my work and also a satisfaction of knowing the Co-op delivers the best product possible to ensure our growers get the most of their season. The administration’s commitment to safety and the family atmosphere at Cooperative Elevator Co. lends to an excellent work environment.”
Kristin Emming
Staff Accountant
“Cooperative Elevator Co. has truly been a great place for me to utilize my skills as an accountant, since I began here 9 years ago. The daily tasks I perform, along with the analysis projects and patronage aspects have been a rewarding challenge, and have taught me so much more about the company as a whole. We have great patrons who care deeply about their Co-op, and I feel the true reward is being able to provide our patrons with quality services and excellent customer support. Whether that be directly through the patronage dividends, or indirectly by the accounting department’s analysis accomplishments and routine tasks.”
Evan Medvec
Summer Intern
“The experience and knowledge I have gained from my Internship with Cooperative Elevator Co. is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Working with a professional and friendly agronomy team has given me a knowledge of agriculture that I could not have attained elsewhere. Learning to identify and manage diseases, pests, and weeds was an exciting experience, thanks to the knowledgeable and supportive staff at Cooperative Elevator Co. I have mastered skills which I had little to no experience with previous to my internship. I am truly happy for all the great opportunities that Cooperative Elevator Co. has provided me.”
Job Listings
Agronomy Office Assistant – Fairgrove, MI
Full-Time • Fairgrove, MI
We are looking for a qualified individual to provide a broad variety of accounting and clerical support to the Plant Manager and Agronomy Division personnel. This person should have prior computer/office/clerical experience, possess excellent customer service skills and be detail-oriented. Basic agronomy knowledge helpful.
More Info / Apply OnlinePlant Operator – Ruth, MI
Full-Time • Ruth, MI
We are looking for a qualified individual to provide excellent customer service, and to receive, grade, process, and ship grain/dry beans or fertilizer. Great position for those who like a variety of tasks! Computer skills helpful; a CDL with the proper endorsements will be required.
More Info / Apply OnlinePetroleum & Tire Service Technician – Pigeon, MI or Sebewaing, MI
Full-Time • Pigeon, MI
We are looking for a qualified individual with strong customer service skills to promote and service tires, petroleum and petroleum products
More Info / Apply OnlinePlant Operator – Elkton, MI
Full-Time • Elkton, MI
We are looking for a qualified individual to provide excellent customer service, and to receive, grade, process, and ship grain/dry beans or fertilizer. Great position for those who like a variety of tasks! Computer skills helpful; a CDL with the proper endorsements will be required.
More Info / Apply OnlineCO-OP ELEVATOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Summer Agronomy Intern
An agronomy summer intern assists the agronomy team with soil and tissue sampling, crop scouting, planting and maintaining plots, shadowing agronomy sales staff, and visiting patrons farms. Interns also learn other aspects of the Cooperative Elevator Co., including marketing and petroleum. Applications are accepted in the fall for the following summer internship.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides prompt, efficient, and professional service to customers. Clearly and courteously communicates with customers promoting a positive company image at all times.
- Assists with planting company plots and helps maintain plots and corresponding record keeping.
- Collects tissue samples and sends in for analysis.
- Scouts, monitors, and assesses crops for conditions, weeds, and pests. Keeps agronomy staff apprised of conditions.
- Performs soil testing and may help present results to clients.
- Job shadows agronomy sales staff to learn more about the business.
- Assists with quality testing for wheat harvest.
- Attend agronomic training sessions and team meetings.
- Exposure to all aspects of the Company business including grain and dry bean marketing and petroleum.
Critical Success Factors
- Is open and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Works effectively in a team environment; is cooperative with other team members and is willing to assist others.
- Self-starter with high level of initiative.
- Presentation skills.
- Professional demeanor.
