CO-OP CAREERS

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).

CO-OP CAREERS

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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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

 

 

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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Warehouse Team Member

Faithway Feeds (Guntersville, AL)

Faithway Feeds is a part of the Co-op system. Co-op Farm Hardware & TBA was established in 2025 and focuses on sales, marketing, customer service, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution for farm supplies at TFC, AFC, and Faithway Feeds. Warehouse Team Members are responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. A good candidate has an excellent work ethic and is always looking for tasks to keep them busy. We are in search of a self-starter that looks for ways to contribute to their team and exceed our production goals. Duties include, but are not limited to, loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock and putting appropriate labels on outgoing parcels.


Class A CDL Truck Driver

Faithway Feeds (Guntersville, AL)

Co-op Farm Hardware & TBA was established in 2025 and focuses on sales, marketing, customer service, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution for farm supplies at TFC, AFC, and Faithway Feeds. Faithway Feeds is looking for a Class A CDL Driver to join their team in Guntersville, AL, who is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of merchandise and materials. This role includes loading and unloading products, completing required delivery documentation, performing routine vehicle inspections, and maintaining accurate travel and work logs. Prompt attendance, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety are essential, with occasional overtime and additional duties as assigned.


Category Manager

Tennessee Farmers Co-op (LaVergne, TN)

Co-op Farm Hardware & TBA was established in 2025 and focuses on sales, marketing, customer service, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution for farm supplies at TFC, AFC, and Faithway Feeds. The Category Manager oversees buying, pricing, and procurement for Lawn & Garden and related product lines, develops seasonal marketing plans, and supports Member Co-ops with product information and training. This role requires strong customer service, the ability to manage multiple projects, and collaboration with vendors, field staff, and other product managers to drive sales. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, is required.


Welder

Tennessee Farmers Co-op (Gate Plant in LaVergne, TN)

Co-op Farm Hardware & TBA was established in 2025 and focuses on sales, marketing, customer service, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution for farm supplies at TFC, AFC, and Faithway Feeds. The Welder at the LaVergne Gate Plant is responsible for welding components, operating and maintaining machinery, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and comfort working in various indoor and outdoor conditions. The position supports daily manufacturing operations and may require overtime as needed.


Security Guard

Tennessee Farmers Co-op (Rockford, 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.





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.

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.

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.

CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS

The TFC Foundation is committed to cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders by supporting scholarship opportunities at the state level. Our scholarships focus on empowering high school seniors and college students, particularly those involved in impactful youth programs like 4-H and FFA, by helping them access high-quality leadership and educational experiences.

COOPERATIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS

Our Events


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Tennessee Young Leaders Conference

February 20, 2026

Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers and Tennessee Council of Cooperatives are excited to host the entertaining and educational Young Leaders Conference February 20-21, 2025 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee.

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79th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress

March 07, 2026

Tennessee 4-H Congress is one of the state’s premier 4-H events, bringing together high school members to learn about government, citizenship, and leadership. Held at the State Capitol in Nashville, Congress gives youth the chance to step into the role of a legislator by debating bills, holding elections, and experiencing how government works firsthand.

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National Ag Week

March 15, 2026

National Ag Week celebrates the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives. This annual event highlights the vital role farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses play in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products to feed, clothe, and fuel the world.