Employment

Our application is open year around but our internship opportunities usually become available starting in Spring and go through the Summer. If you are interested in applying for an internship with LQP Coop Oil Company, please fill out the information below. Once we receive your inquiry, Human Resources will be in contact with you.

Our Interns:

• Gain valuable hands-on professional experience
• Work with loyal customers on their agriculture plans.
• Learn important communication techniques that will be valuable to know in the future.
• Experience a professional working environment that is a positive place for mistakes, growth and learning.
• Create networking relationships with other agriculture processionals.

Have Questions?

Chelsea Welling (Human Resources Manager) – [email protected]

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

This position provides accurate and effective management of our 2 C-Store Locations in Dawson & Madison.  This position will lead the team and provide feedback to additional staff members on the needs of the operation

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and team members to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Exceptional computer and point of sale operations skills
• Always promotes a positive and courteous attitude
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts and the ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical application with accuracy
• Experience in developing monthly employee schedules to cover all shifts.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written and utilizing all media (phone, e-mail, text) for interaction with customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Practical organization skills with strong attention to detail along with ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments 
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries from customers, staff, employees
• Reads, writes and speaks the English language fluently 

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Includes:

• Work with Deli and Retail Supervisors to manage and provide effiency at both locations –  Madison and Dawson.
• Review all inventory purchases for inventory and pricing accuracy.
• Closely monitor revenue and expenses
• Ability to fill in and work shifts if needed.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and team orientated work environment
• Hold all company information confidentially
• Work with C-Store supervisors to set schedules
• Provide training to new team members to ensure consistency between shifts and a customer friendly environment
• Develop and review company standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for C-Stores and in the Deli Department.
• Be willing to fill-in for team members 
• Supervise team to ensure customer needs are met and resolve any inquiries or concerns
• Comfortable with conflict and strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to coach and influence at multiple levels of the organization
• Any and all other duties as assigned

** This person will be required to get a Minnesota Food License – which would be paid for by the company.

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

This position provides excellent service and overall customer satisfaction. They are a key team member to the team to help things run smoothly within the C-Store Department of LQP Coop Oil Company. This position is Full-Time and will hold the responsibility of being a relied-on member of the team at both locations- Madison and Dawson.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with customers, suppliers and team members to achieve customer service goals
• Knowledge of point of sale software – Not Required!
• Knowledge of Food safety and Food Preparation – Not Required!
• Exceptional customer service skills

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and team members to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
• Exceptional computer and point of sale operations skills.
• Always promotes a positive and courteous attitude.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts and the ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical application with accuracy.

Specific Responsibilities for C-Store Clerk:

• Compute daily checkout when working
• Help with training in New C-Store employees.
• Help cover shifts when needed.
• Fill in Deli Department during busy times throughout the day/asked to do so.
• Help put away inventory each week.
• Keep the store organized and clean by mopping, sweeping, and other light cleaning duties.
• Change gas prices within the POS System.
• Work with Retail and Deli Supervisors to keep the SOP Book updated on new procedures and other tasks.
• Complete paperwork properly after each shift.
• Review all inventory purchases/pricing accuracy. Communicate with Deli Supervisor on schedule.
• Communicate with the Retail Supervisor on schedule.
• Order supplies needed in the C-Store to make sure we are stocked with proper items.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and team orientated work environment.
• All other duties assigned.

Specific Responsibilities for Deli Clerk:

• Restocking shelves / Coolers as needed throughout the day.
• Check daily temperatures and record on appropriate papers.
• Prep for meals before/after your shift making sure that food is correctly thawed/ready to use.
• Willing to fill in on shifts that are open.
• Wash all kitchen items when done using them.
• Take orders at the deli to ensure that all customers are getting the correct food order.
• Communicate with the Deli Supervisor on schedule.
• Assist with switching out Oil Fryers.
• All other duties assigned.

** This person will be required to get a Minnesota Food License – which would be paid for by the company.

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

This position ensures excellent service and overall customer satisfaction to the Retail and Deli Department within our company. They are a key team member of our fun, growing team! This position will provide excellent service and overall customer satisfaction.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with customers, suppliers and team members to achieve customer service goals
• Knowledge of point of sale software – Not Required!
• Knowledge of Food safety and Food Preparation – Not Required!
• Exceptional customer service skills

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills for interaction with customers and fellow employees
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from other employees and  customers, always greeting and saying thank you to our customers
• Reads, writes and speaks the English language fluently
• Practical organization skills with strong attention to detail along with ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments 

Specific Responsibilities for C-Store Clerk:

• Compute daily checkout when working
• Help with training new Retail employees.
• Help cover shifts when needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and stocking within the C-Store.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and team orientated work environment.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities for Deli Clerk:

• Prepare, package and serve deli items on a daily basis.
• Follow food safety guidelines – such as proper handwashing, storing products and knowing expiration dates.
• Help with training new Deli employees.
• Help cover shifts when needed.
• Work and communicate in a professional manor with Deli Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Help keep displays of food clean and well stocked for customers to purchase.
• Operate and create a food item barcode that is able to be scanned at the cash register.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and team orientated work environment.
• Clean and keep the kitchen looking presentable at all times.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

This position applies fertilizer and crop protection products using a floater or high clearance sprayer. They will also provide support to all members of the operations team to make sure tasks are done in a reasonable amount of time. This individual will be a team member in ensuring excellent service and overall customer satisfaction.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Applicators License or ability to obtain.
• CDL or ability to obtain.
• Must meet DOT and Company requirements.
• Lift & load up to 75# packages of crop protection products.
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from sales staff and other employees, customers, regulatory agencies, suppliers, etc.
• Reads, writes, and speaks the English language fluently.
• Perform all activities with safety first attitude.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with good problem-solving skills

Specific Responsibilities:

• Educate patrons on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.
• Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift and help perform maintenance on companies’ equipment.
• Assist with soil sampling and field scouting.
• Work closely with Agronomy Manager and Operations Manager to help develop plans to be competitive.
• Crop protection product mixing.
• Operation of application equipment
• Become trained to help unload semi delivery of fertilizer into warehouse location.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

This position distributes Energy products (Bulk Fuel and LP) in a manner that will optimize the Co-ops market share and savings. They are a team member in ensuring excellent service and overall customer satisfaction.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficiency with computers to intermediate level utilizing Microsoft Windows Applications
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts and the ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical application with accuracy
• Ability to sit at a desk and/or computer terminal to perform writing and/or keying/typing information and also able to work in all elements
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Obtain or have Class B CDL with Hazardous Materials Endorsement, air brakes, and tanker (Class A preferred).

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written and utilizing all media (phone, e-mail, text) for interaction with customers and fellow employees
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Practical organization skills with strong attention to detail along with ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments 
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from sales staff and other employees, customers, regulatory agencies, suppliers, etc.
• Reads, writes and speaks the English language fluently.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a regular delivery schedule and sales to customers in a manner which will result in increased customer satisfaction
• Submit tickets, balance meters, cash receipts, trip reports and truck inspections daily.
• Keep up to date on available products offered.
• Be aware of competitors pricing and energy program – Work closely with Energry Manager to develop plans to be competitive.
• Be aware of all Co-op Programs and prices as it relates to the LP Gas Department
• Inform manager of potential problems or new business opportunities related to the Co-op 
• Follow, meet, and stay current on all Federal & State regulations
• Willing to attend the PERC Training Program and all other trainings.
• Maintain inspection reports as required and perform daily
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Follow all credit policies
• Willing to work long hours during peak seasons and fill in for other employees and in other departments as needed
• Setting of LP tanks and instillation of LP gas lines
• Any and all other duties as assigned