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Work For Co-op

Co-op’s commitment to community starts with our people – talented, energetic, motivated individuals who truly love what they do and seek to serve our local farmers by making them more successful. Think you have what it takes? You’re in the right place!

 

Local Co-ops provide a wide variety of career opportunities at over 165 retail locations in many specialized areas, including farm equipment, hardware, agronomy, feed, animal health, rural lifestyle and hunting & outdoors.

 

Opportunities may also be available at Tennessee Farmers Cooperative offering services to our member Co-ops, in accounting, marketing/communications, employee benefits administration, information systems, and retail development (just to name a few).

 

Each year, we also hire a group of summer interns to gain hands-on experience working with a member cooperative. This internship is eligible for school credit with most colleges/universities. For recent college graduates, the Cooperative Trainee program helps to prepare candidates for jobs at member Co-ops across our system. This training program lasts for one-year and will give the candidate a wide variety of training and education to help them advance their careers with Co-op.

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What We Offer

Since each member Co-op is their own independently, operated business, benefits and employment packages may vary. Most member Co-op’s employee benefits include:

 

  • Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Medical Insurance Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Purchase Options
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Training & Education for On-The-Job Performance

 

 

Current Job Openings

Explore rewarding career opportunities with Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. Browse our current openings and join a team dedicated to supporting the agricultural community with innovative solutions and exceptional service.

 

Click on each job title for a full job description and our application page.

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Feed Mill Laborer

AgCentral Farmers Cooperative (Farm Center in Athens, TN)

  • AgCentral is a progressive agriculture supply service and country lifestyle retailer based in southeast Tennessee. They are looking for someone to join their team at their Feed Mill in Athens, TN. The Feed Mill Laborer will perform various tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the feed mill. This includes safely operating equipment, handling materials, and assisting in production activities. The right candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic, attention to detail, physical stamina, a positive attitude and reliability. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the feed mill and the safe handling of materials and equipment. The Feed Mill Laborer will contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the mill by performing essential tasks and supporting the production process.


Farm Center Associate

AgCentral Farmers Cooperative (Farm Center in Athens, TN)

  • AgCentral is a progressive agriculture supply service and country lifestyle retailer based in southeast Tennessee. They are seeking a reliable and organized Farm Center Associate with a strong emphasis on customer service to join their team. This position will be responsible for working the front counter, answering phone calls, taking customer orders, processing transactions, and assisting with the operation of the feed mill scales. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service to the patrons of AgCentral Farmers Cooperative.


Sales and Marketing Manager

Ag1 Farmers Cooperative (Livingston, TN)

  • Ag1 Farmers Co-op has proudly served the Upper Cumberland since 1947, supplying farm, lawn, and garden needs with friendly, knowledgeable staff. They seek a Sales and Marketing Manager to assist in sales, product sales reporting and evaluations, mar­keting promotions, and developing creative, digital marketing strategies and solutions. The ideal applicant will have experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, and other basic computer programs, keen attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Agriculture and project management experience is a plus!


CDL Driver (Class A)

AgCentral Farmers Cooperative (Farm Center in Athens, TN)

  • AgCentral is a progressive agriculture supply service and country lifestyle retailer based in southeast Tennessee. They are looking for a CDL driver to work across locations, primarily from their farm center in Athens, TN. The ideal candidate will be an overall cus­tomer service-driven team player who can also work well independently. Interested applicants should already possess a Class A CDL driver’s license. When not delivering feed or running the box truck route, this individual will assist in selling, warehousing, and moving other agricultural products. Therefore, a general knowledge of agriculture products and operations is preferred. Our truck drivers can expect to be home each night!

Security Guard

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (Opportunities in Rockford & LaVergne, TN)

  • Tennessee Farmers Co-op is looking for a detail-oriented individual with ethical decision-making skills to join their team as a Security Guard. PART-TIME opportunity in LaVergne, TN and Rockford, TN. Primary duties include checking and admitting visitors onto the grounds, patrolling the premises at regular intervals and following safety protocols in the event of an emergency.


Fuel Truck Delivery Driver

Smoky Mountain Farmers Cooperative (Mountain City, TN)

  • Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op is a farm supply, lawn, garden, automotive, and outdoor power equipment store that strives to provide excellent customer service and provide products that meet the needs of their ever-changing area. They offer bulk fuel delivery of gasoline, road diesel, dyed off-road diesel, and kerosene to farms, businesses, and job sites! They are looking for a responsible Truck Driver to join their team delivering fuel to their locations, farm customers, and other locations as needed. They will ensure the proper operation of the company vehicle, observe and document transportation reports, and provide quality customer service to their members.


Delivery Driver

Smoky Mountain Farmers Cooperative (Sevierville, TN)

  • Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op is a farm supply, lawn, garden, automotive, and outdoor power equipment store that strives to provide excellent customer service and provide products that meets the needs of their ever-changing area. They are seeking a reliable Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate to join its team. This team member will be responsible for transporting goods in a safe, timely manner to designated locations, servicing customers at their store location, and performing other warehouse duties.


Agronomy Sales

Lincoln Bedford Moore Farmers Cooperative (Fayetteville, TN)

  • Farmer-owned cooperatives help producer members secure needed production supplies and services. Lincoln Bedford Moore Farmers Cooperative has been fulfilling that mission since the 1930s. They continue to expand their product and service offerings to meet the diverse needs of their broad customer base from livestock and row crops to companion animals, garden supplies, and home décor. They are looking for someone to join their team working in agronomy sales. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of agronomic best practices, can operate application equipment, and has (or is willing to obtain) the Certified Crop Advisor Certification. This individual will build relationships with the local community, scout fields, measure crop performance, and facilitate sales activities and recommendations while increasing the agronomy business of the local Co-op.

How To Contact Us:

For General TFC Job Inquiries contact:
Human Resources
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
P.O. Box 3003
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 793-8400


For Local Co-op Opportunities:
Contact your local Co-op by visiting our Locations page by clicking below.


For Training & Education Programs (including Internships and Scholarships) contact:
Scott Bohanon
TFC Education & Training Manager
sbohanon@ourcoop.com

TFC EDUCATION & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The success of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and our Co-op system’s future will continue to revolve around the ability to recruit, train and educate the highest-quality employees. The TFC Training & Education department recruits the best and brightest to provide a pool of capable, well-trained individuals who can assume key management and technological positions throughout our system. We focus on personal development through our Cooperative Trainee and Summer Internship programs.


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COOPERATIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM

The goal of this yearlong, salaried program is for our Trainees to gain knowledge and experience under the direction of experienced personnel at a local, member Co-op. It includes exposure to and performance of duties and responsibilities in various aspects at the member Co-op and Tennessee Farmers’ Cooperative departmental levels. We also offer other training through 250 hours of continuing classroom education, 100 hours of team building and 45 hours of online training.


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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Each year, TFC hires 15-20 Summer Interns in collaboration with local member Co-ops. These paid internships allow students to gain knowledge and experience while working in a business environment for a 12-week periods. It include exposure to and performance of duties and responsibilities in various aspects at the member Co-op, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative department levels, and continuing classroom education.



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CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS

The TFC Foundation offers 32 Co-op scholarships – each worth $2,000 – to qualified students who come from families of Co-op members. Applicants must attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech, Middle Tennessee State University, or Austin Peay. Each university, through its scholarship selection committee, actually chooses the scholarship recipients. College sophomores, juniors and seniors should contact their respective university’s School of Agriculture for application procedures.


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