Welcome Letter
Dear Applicant, We welcome you to Innovative Ag Service’s career website and invite you to review all the information provided.
Through out site you will see the true advantage of being an Innovative Ag services employee…
Come work for Innovative Ag Services, one of the largest cooperatives in the Midwest. We offer a variety of career paths from Grain, Agronomy, Feed, Energy and Building Supply to a career in one of our critical support areas such as Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology and Maintenance. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional IAS is interested in speaking with you today about the opportunities we have available.
When you work at Innovative Ag Services you are not only a member of a team, but you are also a member of a family – the IAS Family. Our Employee Culture is grounded in the core values of our purpose statement, and this family culture resonates at every location. We strive daily to embrace our core values by taking ownership in our safety culture, engaging in multiple training opportunities, and fostering an environment of pride. We do this while supporting a work/life balance and communicating openly with each other.
Just as your family is concerned about your safety, the IAS Family makes it a priority to ensure that all employees work safely each and every day. We hold monthly safety meetings to help employees keep safety a top priority. Our Safety Director visits locations to audit safety concerns every quarter, and our employees are encouraged to work together to hold each other accountable for every employee’s safety. IAS has zero tolerance for unsafe work environments and habits.
IAS strives to foster personal and professional advancements. We encourage employees to engage in training and advancement opportunities, to grow personally and professionally. IAS holds multiple training sessions for both management and staff. We hire employees based on their character and then train them to understand our industry and their responsibilities. We also have an exceptional continuing education reimbursement program.
Innovative Ag Services’ employees thrive in an environment of pride, teamwork, empowerment and accountability. Our employees are proud of what we stand for and the job that they do. They are empowered to make decisions that align with our values, and to hold each other accountable and work as a team. IAS employees come together with one goal in mind: To help our customers maximize their success and keep pride in their cooperative!
We understand the struggle of balancing work and family life. Our employees know that we understand and emphasize the importance of self-care. That’s why we encourage you to spend time with your family; even during the busiest times we strive to achieve this balance.
Transparent communication is the foundation of our family-focused culture. IAS employees can expect open communication amongst their fellow employees and management team. Employees are encouraged to talk and work with their managers on work or personal related issues that may arise.
Dear Applicant, We welcome you to Innovative Ag Service’s career website and invite you to review all the information provided.
Through out site you will see the true advantage of being an Innovative Ag services employee…
To find out more about working at Innovative Ag Services please continue reading the following pages.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we seek talented individuals to join our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business grows with people from different backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, who come together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customers’ preferred business partner.
Our corporate office is in Monticello, Iowa, with more than 30 additional locations throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 300 full-time people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.
As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and a safety-focused work environment.
View available positions and fill out an online application using the following link:
After you submit your application, you will be directed to another page to complete our Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment. This is a requirement to be considered for all of our positions. All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.
Career opportunities at Innovative Ag Services are endless. Whether you are interested in being hands on in the agricultural industry or being indirectly involved in just the culture of agriculture, Innovative Ag Services has a career for you!
Innovative Ag Services offers numerous career opportunities to fit the growing needs of our cooperative. We are committed to recruiting talented individuals who we feel would be a great addition to our team. IAS rewards employees with an industry-leading benefit package and a positive work environment.
Innovative Ag Services recruiters want to talk with you at our next event. Whether you are exploring what the Agriculture Industry has to offer, or you would like to speak with us regarding future or current openings, there are multiple ways to contact us.
Our Career Events, Stop by and See Us!
September 21, 2023 Dubuque Career Fair, Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell St. Dubuque, IA 52001
September 26, 2023 DMACC Career Fair, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
October 10, 2023 Iowa State Career Fair, Lied Recreation Ctr., 518 Beach Avenue, Ames, IA 50011
October 18, 2023 Ellsworth Community College Career Fair, Dale Howard Ctr., 1021 River St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126
October 24, NICC Career Fair, Northeast Iowa Diary & Ag Foundations, 1527 Highway 150, Calmar, IA 52132
If you are a high school or college student and are interested in hearing more about Innovative Ag Services, you may find us presenting at your school. We partner with local high schools and colleges, and can review your resume, give you interviewing tips, or speak to you on just about any agriculture career-related topic. Our presentations tailored to fit what your class is discussing at that time. If you have not seen us in your school, speak to your teacher or professor about having one of our educated recruiters come in and present to your class. Innovative Ag Services is committed to education, and we are willing and excited to lend a helping hand in any way possible. To schedule your classroom presentation, contact the IAS HR Department at (319) 465-2022 Ext. 1069 or email at hr.dept@ias.coop
Stop by and talk to one of our Innovative Ag Services recruiters at your local university, community or technical colleges, or at a Community Career Fair. IAS recruiters will discuss opportunities available to you within Innovative Ag Services and how those positions can fit your career goals. We are happy to answer your questions.
Check out the career fair listings below to see when Innovative Ag Services will be in your area. If you don’t see an event near you, please reach out to one of our recruiters at hr.dept@ias.coop to ask any questions you have.
Fall 2022
We’ll be at the Iowa State University Campus, Ames, IA
Innovative Ag Services knows that our most valuable capital is human capital, which is why we offer multiple exceptional opportunities for high school and college students.