Careers at Key
A place where you can grow
We’re a sort of family at Key Cooperative. Our people — and our equipment — are important to us, and we take care of both. We can crack jokes and plan parties and celebrate life together. But we know when it’s time to get serious and down to business. And we’ve got each other’s backs — from our members’ to our employees’. We work hard, play hard and care more than most because this is our kind of passion. And our leaders, our peers, our members alike get that, because it’s their kind of passion too. To learn more about Key Careers, contact HR@keycoop.com.
Key Cooperative Benefits
Our employees are our most important asset, and we treat them as such.
What’s important to you is important to us
At Key Cooperative, we believe in developing talent internally, and promoting from within. That’s why we put professional and personal development at the very top of our benefits package. We are always evaluating our benefits to make sure they are competitive within our industry.
Benefits at a Glance
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Riley Van Gilst
Energy Customer Service Representative
“I love working in the energy department here at Key. I enjoy being able to help our customers meet their needs whether it be residential or agricultural. The environment here is always positive and very employee/family oriented!”
Chris Sheets
Agronomy Operations
“The equipment I drive at Key is modern and features updated technology. This makes it easier for me to do my job well and more efficiently. My fellow employees are great as well! They’re good to work with and they make my job that much more enjoyable!”
Monica Lanser
Feed Ingredient Merchandiser
“I started working at the Key Cooperative at 49 years old and I haven't regretted that since day one. They have been like family to me and my husband, Brian, as he works at Key also. Getting to work with farmers has been one of the most rewarding parts of this job, and they have become my family also. God willing, I plan to stay here until I retire because the retirement benefits are top notch. They offer more in retirement than other companies and we appreciate that!"
Tyler Oberender
Propane Operations & Service Leader
“Shortly before graduating college, I stopped to fuel up at one of Key's fuel stations and saw a Key employee there. They asked if I 'needed a good job with benefits?' and that's what brought me into the Key Cooperative family! Even though I didn’t go to school to work for the co-op, the Energy department at Key has given me the opportunity to work beside farmers, customers and a good team of employees. While Key Cooperative’s primary focus is agricultural, Key has something to offer almost anyone."
Nicole Russell
Grain Accountant
“When I started at Key Cooperative, I was honestly just looking for a job. Throughout the 11 years I have worked at Key, I have had the opportunity to grow both in my professional and personal life. My coworkers and customers have become friends and family. One of the most important things to me, now, as a mom is how flexible and family friendly Key Cooperative is. I was able to progress in my career and achieve my dream job all while being a mom!"
Chris Gathman
CENTROL Operations Leader
“I was a custom applicator for ten years and really enjoyed getting to know a lot of customers. I got to work hand-in-hand with them to better serve their needs, and then I was able to grow in the company to a completely different position, moving from Custom Applicator/Maintenance into the position of CENTROL Operations Leader. I love working at Key!”
Grow Into Your Career at Key
We like to develop talent from within. Here’s how.
Professional development and leadership training are a way of life.
Boyd Brodie, our General Manager, makes no secret of the fact that he likes to promote from within. So anyone in our organization who wants to improve their skills, take on more responsibility and move up—or try something new—is given every opportunity to do so. Through both on-site as well as off-site training and leadership opportunities, you’ll have the freedom and the responsibility to go as far as your talents can take you.
