Loyal, WI Career Opportunities

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

Agronomy & Grain Operations personnel will assist in and perform a wide range of activities under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the spring fertilizer and fall harvest seasons run smoothly. Traditionally this includes truck spreader driving in the spring, grain handling operations and driving in the fall, and assisting with various operational tasks throughout the off-season. This position will be responsible for assisting in business seasonal needs and requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skills. A good working relationship with other employees and knowledge of a wide variety of tasks is needed to excel at this position. Agronomy & Grain Operations must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Agronomy Peak Season (roughly April – July)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on field operations, including:
    • Operate the truck spreader efficiently and accurately, applying materials to designated fields and locations.
    • Accurately deliver and verify correct product according to dispatched schedule and seasonal needs.
    • Complete appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Assist with loading and unloading of fertilizer and other operational tasks.
• Grain Peak Season (roughly August – November)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on grain operations, including:
    • Assist with soil sampling.
    • Operate the scales and grain dryer, sample loads, load/unload trucks, and perform other related operations.
    • Assist with loading and unloading grain.
    • Perform grain housekeeping and equipment cleanouts.
• Off-Peak Season (roughly December – March)
  • In the off-season, responsibilities will shift to operational and maintenance support, including:
    • Complete preventative equipment maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations, checking batteries, changing filters, fluids, and lubrication.
    • Haul product between warehouses and facilities.
    • Transfer grain between locations and assist with gain bin cleanouts

Additional Duties

• Operate a forklift
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Occasional weekend work required during peak seasons

Job Requirements

This role is primarily operations-focused and involves working outdoors, with regular exposure to varying weather conditions

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications: Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Technical Skills:

Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material.

Ability to understand agricultural sales and service.

Proficient in the use of computer technology and other relevant tools.

Soft Skills:

Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.

Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.

Safety-minded with strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices.

Strong commitment to quality, honesty, and client service.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.

Possess a confident and positive mindset.

Work Environment

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Client Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving business growth through customer engagement, commodity contracting, grain purchasing, and lead generation. This position requires a willingness to understand commodity markets, engage proactively with clients, and administer the sales processes efficiently. This role is ideal for a driven professional passionate about the agriculture industry and looking to make a significant impact through sales and market engagement. The position supports key sales and operational strategies and offers opportunities for career growth. The Client Relations Coordinator must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing friendly service and responding promptly to inquiries.
• Commodity Contracting: Enhance client engagement through a variety of contract offerings. Process contracts with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution from initial creation to final closure.
• Grain Purchasing: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to initiate grain purchasing activities, ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and timely procurement.
• Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive market outreach, networking, and relationship building.
• Pipeline and CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales pipelines, and performance metrics in CRM systems.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Market Engagement: Facilitate meaningful discussions with clients to gain insights into client needs, market sentiments, and competitor dynamics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments such as operations, logistics, and finance to ensure seamless service delivery, resolve client issues, and align business strategies for optimal results.
• Process Improvement: Provide input on process enhancements for client relation workflows, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, business, sales, or related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to understand commodity markets, grain purchasing, and agricultural sales.
  • Skilled in client relationship management.
  • Proficient in data entry, Microsoft suite applications, sales software, and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.
  • Strong and ethical decision-making rooted in integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate.
  • Strong critical and strategic thinking with adaptability, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Possess a confident and positive mindset with a client experience focus.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily office-based (Loyal, WI) with occasional travel for client meetings or industry events.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

This is not your grandfather’s feed mill; at Northside Elevator we’ve developed a feed production facility that matches the demands of today’s most innovative dairy producers.  We are looking for top talent to guide operations in a production facility that is modern, automated, efficient, and clean.  The Feed Mill & Quality Supervisor is a critical part of the food production system, producing high quality feed allowing dairy cattle to produce milk used in products enjoyed by thousands of families.  The Feed Mill & Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensuring feed quality and safety across all production stages and serves as a key member of the Food Safety Team. This role oversees manufacturing processes, monitors product quality to meet established control standards, and manages the sequencing of medicated and non-medicated feeds during both production and shipping.  In addition to technical oversight, the supervisor is responsible for leading, training, and developing feed mill employees; assisting with production scheduling; and conducting regular housekeeping audits. The position requires the ability to operate feed manufacturing systems, computer automation platforms, and standard office equipment.  This role plays a vital part in maintaining compliance with company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations, contributing to the overall success and integrity of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support feed production and feed driver employees.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees promoting accountability and fostering communication to achieve efficient, safe, reliable service and quality product.
• Ensure compliance with feed mill quality control and safety protocols, procedures, and operational standards.
• Coordinate and review daily production schedules and reports in collaboration with fellow feed mill supervisor.
• Collaborate and communicate directly with the Mill Manager and fellow feed mill supervisor to coordinate and achieve established goals, objectives, and operational logistics.

Reinforce and support safety training and protocols including conducting toolbox talks.

Review and authorize weekly truck log submissions to ensure accurate records and enforce sanitary transportation protocols for incoming and outgoing products.

Oversee all manufacturing flushing and sequencing procedures.

Conduct scheduled micro-tracing tests following flushing and medicated feed production to verify contamination control.

Perform daily reconciliations of medication usage to maintain regulatory compliance and inventory accuracy.

Review and approve daily feed mix reports for accuracy and completeness.

Oversee the completion and validation of cleaning, production, and receiving logs to ensure operational and regulatory standards are met.

Review feed product sampling and report deviations to management.

Perform routine quality checks on manufactured products and address quality issues promptly.

Perform regular housekeeping and safety audits.

Inspect quality incoming and outgoing manufactured products to verify the condition and quality.

Assist with the process of loading & unloading trucks.

Operate manufacturing equipment (i.e. mixing and pelleting equipment).

Perform all activities required to complete daily feed mill checklist.

Proficiently use relevant software, applications, and tools to complete appropriate documentation and reports.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of experience in manufacturing; feed manufacturing preferred.  Background in supervisory role preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of animal nutrition and feed ingredients
  • Feed mill machinery operation and maintenance
  • Occupational health & safety practices
  • Quality control & assurance protocols (SOP, SFSF)
  • Regulatory compliance (FDA)
  • Production scheduling and reporting
  • Data analysis and recordkeeping
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite applications
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong team management skills with proven ability in mentoring, growth, accountability, and integrity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to identify problems, think critically, and independently to provide solutions
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Decision-making in dynamic production environment
  • Organizational, adaptability, and time management skills
  • Collaboration and cross-functional coordination
  • Ability to lift sixty pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Fleet Mechanic is an experienced individual responsible for keeping equipment and vehicles in working condition. Following inspection procedures to ensure vehicles and equipment are properly maintained is essential. Routine maintenance along with troubleshooting as issues arise are both important elements to keeping the company running smoothly. The Fleet Mechanic must be able to work independently as well as within a group setting to prioritize and finish projects. The Fleet Mechanic must work in compliance with all company policies, local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing maintenance for fleet of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to semis, forklift, spray rigs, skid steers, trucks, and trailers.
• Complete preventative maintenance such as engine tune ups, oil changes, tire rotations, checking batteries, changing filters and other fluids, and lubricating equipment and parts.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Diagnose and repair issues including brakes, tires, engines, transmissions, and other key components, notifying Fleet Manager on non-operable, inadequate, or unsafe equipment.
• View, open and complete tasks in maintenance software program.
• Display experienced knowledge of necessary parts and supplies to complete vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and logs for all fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new repair techniques, and equipment advancements.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree in automotive/diesel mechanics preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a mechanic, preferably in fleet maintenance of automotive, agricultural, or heavy machinery industries.
• Certifications:
  • Mechanic certification (including tire repair and brake inspection) and electronic diagnostic training.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain company-authorized forklift and loader operator certification. 
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record (CDL preferred but not required).

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, brakes, suspension, and electrical components.
  • Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations related to vehicle maintenance.
  • Proficiency in maintenance software programs and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Soft Skills:
  • Ability to troubleshoot, identify problems, diagnose, and formulate corrective actions.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
  • Self-driven with strong work ethic.
  • Work well with a team and willingness to assist colleagues when needed.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy parts and equipment.
  • Ability to climb ladders and perform under periods of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending.

Work Environment

Physical work environment on shop floor and service areas at Loyal, WI.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

The Seasonal Agronomy Operations position plays a vital role in business seasonal needs and ensures a seamless agronomy peak season. The key responsibility includes operating tender trucks in the spring and summer and the role requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skill.  A good working relationship with other employees, self-driven motivation, and diligent driving is needed to excel at this position.  The Seasonal Agronomy Operations individual must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Agronomy Peak Season (roughly April — August)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on field operations, including:
    • Operate the tender truck efficiently and safely, delivering materials to designated fields and locations.
    • Accurately deliver and verify correct product according to dispatched schedule and seasonal needs.
    • Complete appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Assist with loading and unloading of fertilizer and other operational tasks.

Additional Duties

• Occasional weekend work required during Agronomy Peak Season

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Have and maintain a valid Class B CDL, Fed Med, and possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and climb ladders.
  • Meet all DOT requirements and comply with DOT rules and regulations.
  • Ability to understand agricultural sales and service.
  • Proficient in the use of computer technology and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
  • Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.
  • Safety-minded with strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices.
  • Strong commitment to quality, honesty, and client service.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Possess a confident and positive mindset.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

The Tender Truck Driver / Commodity Hauler plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless agronomy peak season in the spring and efficient commodity transportation from the Northside Elevator, Inc. rail site during the off-peak season. Responsibilities include operating tender trucks in the spring and hauling commodities throughout the rest of the year. This position will be responsible for assisting in business seasonal needs and requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skills. A good working relationship with other employees and knowledge of a wide variety of tasks is needed to excel at this position. The Tender Truck Driver / Commodity Hauler must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agronomy Peak Season (roughly April – July)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on field operations, including:
    • Operate the tender truck efficiently and safely, delivering materials to designated fields and locations.
    • Accurately deliver and verify correct product according to dispatched schedule and seasonal needs.
    • Complete appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Assist with loading and unloading of fertilizer and other operational tasks.
• Off-Peak Season (roughly August – March)
  • In the off-season, responsibilities will shift to commodity driving, including:
    • Haul product from rail site to mill, customers, vendors, and warehouses and facilities.
    • Complete required paperwork in an organized, accurate, and timely manner.
    • Follow standard operating procedures for load sampling, testing, and commodity storage.
    • Adhere to rail site, vendor, customer, and business conduct rules and procedures.

Additional Duties

• Occasional weekend work required during Agronomy Peak Season.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Have and maintain a valid Class A CDL, Fed Med, and possess satisfactory driving record.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and climb ladders.
  • Meet all DOT requirements and comply with DOT rules and regulations.
  • Ability to understand agricultural sales and service.
  • Proficient in the use of computer technology and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skill:
  • Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
  • Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.
  • Safety-minded with strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices.
  • Strong commitment to quality, honesty, and client service.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Possess a confident and positive mindset.