Top Agriculture Jobs of the Month
March
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Farm Equipment Operator/Applicator for Key Cooperative
A little about the business: Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership and performance.
We are currently hiring for the position of Farm Equipment Operator - Applicator to join our team in our NW region (Story Co. & surrounding counties). In this role you will be operating farm equipment such as a sprayer or floater performing custom application for our farming member owners and customers.
This role is for you if you have:
- High school diploma along with experience operating farm and/or heavy equipment.
- CDL, Applicator’s licenses, or willingness/ability to obtain both.
- Ability to work longer hours during peak seasons.
- An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details.
- Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while exhibiting good customer relations skills.
What you will be doing:
- Operate sprayer equipment to accurately apply fertilizer and chemicals to customer crops.
- Precisely blends and custom applies fertilizers and agricultural chemicals based on recommendations and label directions.
- Loads and unloads outbound and inbound inventory.
- Maintains facility and equipment so that they have a good appearance and are always in working order; performs light maintenance work on selected vehicles.
- Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily work schedule
We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefit package including development opportunities, health, vision and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension.
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Cattle Manager for Beef Northwest
Beef Northwest is hiring a Cattle Manager in Boardman, OR to lead feedyard cattle health and care operations, overseeing pen riders, processing activities, and daily cattle movements while working closely with veterinary and yard leadership.
Specific Job Functions:
- Supervises cattle movements including movements from home pasture to hospital, pasture backs. Supervises reconciliation of the hospital.
- Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery.
- This position will be boots on the ground, leading and communicating with the teams to meet day-to-day operational goals.
- Oversee and support when shipping and receiving cattle. Evaluates condition, type and background of cattle and writes receiving forms. Communicates cattle receivings to all affected feedyard staff.
- Prepares processing work order and schedules processing of cattle with processing crew.
- Transmits daily or supervises the transmission of all cattle activity paperwork to the Cattle Analyst, including receiving paperwork, pen movements and pen pulls, shipments, and death notices.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience working in feedyard, ranching or similar cattle experience
- Ability to identify and diagnose sick cattle
- Must be a team-oriented player and self-motivated
- Able to lead and direct people to achieve operational goals
- Proven horsemanship and stockmanship experience
- Provide 2 to 3 good horses to utilize on the yard, preferred
Compensation: We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefits that include family health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, and paid vacation.
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Territory Sales Manager for Container Specialties
A little about the business: Container Specialties Inc. (CSI) is a Chicago-based corporation that manufactures industrial packaging and is known for dependable products and customer-focused solutions. Our Poly Guard container line is designed to meet increasing demand for safer and more environmentally responsible packaging.
We are hiring a Remote Territory Sales Manager to grow business by building strong relationships with new and existing customers to expand market share. You will be selling to ag chemical manufacturers and toll manufacturers to introduce and grow the adoption of the innovative Poly Guard container line. This is a highly relationship-driven role where you’ll work comfortably with stakeholders at every level and play a key part in bringing a safer, forward-thinking packaging solution to the market.
What you will do...- Be adept at cold calling, prospecting, developing an Account Package, Self Driven
- Focus on the Agrochemical market, selling to manufacturers and toll manufacturers
- Serve customers by selling products and meeting customer needs.
- Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
- Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
- Proven sales experience selling crop inputs, containers, equipment, and/or supplies to the agrochemical industry.
- Deep technical knowledge of the product line being represented (or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong self-motivation, discipline, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficiency in using a CRM system and MS Office Suite.
- Familiarity with office software and phone systems
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Director of R&D (Product Innovation) for BioCloak
A little about the business: BioCloak, Inc. is developing novel, microplastic-free bio-encapsulation formulations for agriculture. Replacing petroleum and synthetic coatings for active ingredients in agriculture, landscaping, and animal nutrition with bio-based solutions.
We are seeking a results-driven and strategically minded Director of R&D, Product Innovation to lead our product formulations strategy and develop from the ground up our scientific innovations team and lab in New Jersey. This is a hands-on role working alongside the team while leading the scientific direction of the company, driving innovation in encapsulation technologies, and leading the development of sustainable, biodegradable delivery systems for animal feed and agricultural inputs.
What You'll Be Doing:- Lead all formulations research and development activities, ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity and adherence to ethical guidelines
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for the company's formulations endeavors, aligning research priorities with business objectives
- Foster a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging the exploration of new ideas, technologies, and methodologies
- Serve as a trusted formulations advisor to the executive team and board of directors, providing expert guidance on scientific matters
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry leaders to enhance the company's scientific capabilities and expand its network
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering)
- 10+ years of experience in formulations research and development, preferably in a leadership role
- Proven track record of leading successful research projects and translating scientific discoveries into proven commercial products
- Experience with intellectual property management and protection, relevant regulatory requirements
- Entrepreneurial drive and “can do” attitude
- Deep understanding of scientific principles and methodologies for encapsulation
We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, retirement plan options, and company equity. We also offer an opportunity to build an innovative product portfolio and scientific organization. Join a mission-driven leadership team translating science into market impact.
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Production Manager for Colorado Juice Company
A little about the business: Colorado Juice Company is a small, growing, value-added fruit processing operation specializing in frozen fruit purees. Our work is closely integrated with regional growers and agricultural partners, with a strong emphasis on quality, traceability, and responsible food processing practices.
Colorado Juice Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead hands-on processing operations while overseeing day-to-day facility, equipment, and cold storage management. This role serves as the primary on-site operational lead, responsible for keeping production moving efficiently, safely, and in alignment with established compliance and food safety programs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead all juice and fruit puree processing activities during the production season
- Schedule and execute daily production and manage processing flow
- Operate, maintain and oversee food processing equipment
- Monitor yields, losses, throughput, and efficiency (good inventory/record keeping)
- Ensure all activities follow approved SOPs and food safety requirements
- Manage and log inventory, including lot tracking and FIFO rotation
- Perform routine and light-to-moderate maintenance on processing equipment and facility systems
Required Qualifications:
- Some mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; willingness to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks
- Ability to lead production teams and work independently
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work long hours in cold or wet environments
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Modern computer skills (email, spreadsheets, online forms, cloud systems)
Compensation: $55,000 - $80,000 Commensurate with experience
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The opportunities within the agriculture industry are endless. Whether you are looking to start your journey or take the next step in your agriculture career, there is a place for you. Visit AgHires.com to search thousands of current job openings, ranging from agronomy jobs to marketing jobs to service technician jobs. New jobs are added to our website daily.
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