Careers

Northern Partners Cooperative is looking for YOU! Come join our growing team. We are your Link to Success.

Northern Partners Cooperative is the premier full-service cooperative serving North Central Illinois. As a full-service cooperative, we strive to maintain quality staff, equipment, locations, and information across our offerings.

Come experience working with a diverse team of individuals within the agricultural industry. Develop and learn new skills to widen your horizons while showcasing your talents and broadening your network.



Agronomy Account Manager

3234 N IL RT 23, Ottawa, IL 61350

The Agronomy Account Manager (AAM) builds and maintains positive relationships with member owners resulting in the sales of fertilizers, chemicals, and seed while improving our members financial success. The AAM will also conduct on farm sales calls to analyze farmer needs as well as taking on some operational responsibilities during the spring and fall agronomy seasons. The AAM enables growers to utilize Northern Partners Cooperative services and products to enhance their profitability and satisfaction.

Agronomy Applicator & Maintenance Technician

24998 1900 N Ave, Malden IL 61337

Applicants should have 2-3 years’ operating agronomy equipment – sprayers, spreaders, floaters, and applicators.

The Agronomy Applicator & Maintenance Technician position is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. Additional responsibilities would include custom application to include (Custom Applications of Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer, Dry Fertilizer and or Custom Application of Anhydrous Ammonia). Implements, promotes, and supports the agronomy program of the local branch by precisely blending and custom-applying fertilizers and crop protection products based on knowledge, maps, recommendations, and label directions. Also performs functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling and delivering NH3 tanks, loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as required. Required licensing also needed to operate equipment (applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks).

Agronomy Applicator & Maintenance Technician

3234 N IL RT 23, Ottawa, IL 61350

Applicants should have 2-3 years’ operating agronomy equipment – sprayers, spreaders, floaters, and applicators.

The Agronomy Applicator & Maintenance Technician position is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. Additional responsibilities would include custom application to include (Custom Applications of Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer, Dry Fertilizer and or Custom Application of Anhydrous Ammonia). Implements, promotes, and supports the agronomy program of the local branch by precisely blending and custom-applying fertilizers and crop protection products based on knowledge, maps, recommendations, and label directions. Also performs functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling and delivering NH3 tanks, loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as required. Required licensing also needed to operate equipment (applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks).

Agronomy Operations & Maintenance Technician

3234 N IL RT 23, Ottawa, IL 61350

The Agronomy Operations & Maintenance Technician position is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. Additional responsibilities would include custom application to include (Custom Applications of Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer, Dry Fertilizer and or Custom Application of Anhydrous Ammonia). Implements, promotes, and supports the agronomy program of the local branch by precisely blending and custom-applying fertilizers and crop protection products based on knowledge, maps, recommendations, and label directions. Also performs functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling and delivering NH3 tanks, loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as required. Required licensing also needed to operate equipment (applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks).

Agronomy Operations & Maintenance Technician

516 N 19th RD, Tonica, IL 61370

The Agronomy Operations & Maintenance Technician position is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. Additional responsibilities would include custom application to include (Custom Applications of Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer, Dry Fertilizer and or Custom Application of Anhydrous Ammonia). Implements, promotes, and supports the agronomy program of the local branch by precisely blending and custom-applying fertilizers and crop protection products based on knowledge, maps, recommendations, and label directions. Also performs functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling and delivering NH3 tanks, loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as required. Required licensing also needed to operate equipment (applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks).

Agronomy Specialist (Chemical Shed Operator)

3234 N IL RT 23, Ottawa, IL 61350

The Agronomy Specialist (Chemical Shed Operations) is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures, specifically operating the chemical blend shed. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment associated with the blending, mixing, and loading of liquid fertilizer, bulk, and packaged chemical. This position is also responsible for keeping adequate inventories of all fertilizer and chemicals within guidelines provided by the location manager. This position will also require the acquisition of a CDL for the operation of tender trucks. This candidate will also be required to conduct maintenance on all machines at the location.

Agronomy Specialist (Chemical Shed Operator)

516 N 19th RD, Tonica, IL 61370

The Agronomy Specialist (Chemical Shed Operations) is responsible for plant maintenance for Northern Partners Cooperative and any operational type procedures, specifically operating the chemical blend shed. They will perform essential maintenance functions to uphold Northern Partners Cooperative’s equipment at locations as well as offer outstanding customer service that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment associated with the blending, mixing, and loading of liquid fertilizer, bulk, and packaged chemical. This position is also responsible for keeping adequate inventories of all fertilizer and chemicals within guidelines provided by the location manager. This position will also require the acquisition of a CDL for the operation of tender trucks. This candidate will also be required to conduct maintenance on all machines at the location.

Energy Delivery Specialist

1000 6th Ave, Mendota IL 61342

The Energy Delivery Specialist will deliver energy products to customers in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude that reflects on Northern Partners Cooperative. Build relationships that earn trust with farmers that lead to long term loyalty to Northern Partners Cooperative. Collaborate with management to resolve any customer complaints in a timely manner. Identify new business opportunities and establish yearly sales and gross margin goals as well as the implementation of marketing plan. Accurate record keeping of all sales, purchasing, and energy transactions. Provide Energy Director with periodic reports on current competitors’ strategies. Follow all proper procedures as instructed by management.

Northern Partners Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. All information provided will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, physical and environmental demands but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

VISA sponsorship is not available for these positions.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.