Operations Trainee - Catoosa, OK

About MacroSource

MacroSource is a leading wholesale distributor of crop nutrients worldwide, committed to providing custom solutions for retailers. With strategic terminals along the Mississippi River and in key agricultural growing areas, we ensure competitive supply and premier customer service. Join us in empowering our people to drive innovative solutions, feeding the crops that sustain the world.

About the role

Join MacroSource as an Operations Trainee, the first step in our professional development program for future operations leaders. Through a mentorship-based program, you’ll receive hands-on experience in facility operations, logistics, and commodity procurement, all while gaining progressive responsibility in customer-facing and management tasks. This role is ideal for recent college graduates, those transitioning from the military, or individuals eager to apply their skills, develop a comprehensive understanding of facility management, and grow into leadership roles within MacroSource. Operations Trainees will have the opportunity to relocate to other locations for enhanced training and exposure to diverse business needs.

Responsibilities

• Facility Operations: Learn to operate and maintain facility machinery safely and efficiently, facilitating product receipts and shipments.
• Fertilizer Handling: Gain essential skills for proper fertilizer handling processes and implement plant safety controls to protect our team and customers.
• Logistics and Procurement: Support commodity procurement activities, learning logistics fundamentals critical to facility management.
• Mentorship and Customer Engagement: Work closely with management to gain experience in customer service and take on customer-facing responsibilities.
• Operations-Sales Collaboration: Develop an understanding of how operations and sales functions intersect and impact overall business performance.
• Safety and Environmental Reporting: Identify and report safety hazards, environmental issues, or system deficiencies to the Terminal Manager, supporting proactive safety management.
• Progressive Responsibility: Take on increasingly independent responsibilities as you develop, including managing employees, scheduling, and project management to prepare for future roles as an Assistant or Location Manager.
• Provide high-quality customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Maintain records for all incidents according to health and safety standards.
• Recommend process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Assist the Terminal Manager with team development and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate/bachelor’s degree, military experience, or previous work experience in logistics, supply chain, or business preferred.
• Strong interest in agricultural supply, operations management, and leadership development.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and perform tasks at heights and in confined spaces, following safety guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a focus on teamwork.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to relocate for future assignments.
• Flexibility to work overtime (some nights and weekends) as required.

Relocation and Growth

We support career advancement through relocation opportunities, comprehensive training, and professional development. Operations Trainees may relocate to other MacroSource locations to gain exposure to diverse facility needs and build their expertise for leadership roles.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
• Employer-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401k with generous matching.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Compensation for the Operations Trainee position depends on experience, reflecting our commitment to fair and competitive pay.