Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 7/20/24
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Farm Manager for Lennard Ag Co.
A little about the business: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, tomatoes, seed corn and commercial corn, we grow over 14,000 acres. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community and the people with whom they work.
Be part of something bigger! Work for a large operation with progressive practices. We’re growing and hiring a full-time, year-round, Farm Manager to our team for our Chillicothe, Ohio location. You will be managing the success of our this location which grows 1,000 acres of irrigated potatoes. You will be in a hands-on role working independently for part of the year and leading the field teams during planting, growing and harvesting. You will also be responsible for running irrigation and ensuring appropriate water and fertigation. During the off-season you will be preparing for the upcoming season. We share labor between farms.
What you would be doing:
- Lead individuals and teams in the operational planting, growing, and harvesting of a variety of crops
- Coordinate with the agronomy team on plant health and agronomic plan for the season
- Coordinate with local ag retail locations on spray program
- Ensure equipment is maintained and works on shared equipment and personnel coordination with other locations
- Collect and assess operational data to assist leadership in improving organizational efficiency
This position is for you if you:
- Bring mechanical ability and can work on and operate farm and/or heavy equipment
- Are looking to manage your own location
- Are comfortable working independently for approximately half the year and leading a team with peak hours during spring (planting) and fall (harvest)
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Service Manager for Wellington Implement
A little about the business: Wellington Implement is a family-owned and operated company that has served Wellington and surrounding communities for over 94 years. As a Case IH “Pinnacle” dealership, Wellington Implement employs a team of professionals who have developed a customer-centric reputation, supporting farmers, property owners and businesses with innovative equipment and service.
We’re hiring a full-time Service Manager to work with our Outdoor Power Equipment and Compact Tractor service teams in Medina, OH. Our ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, have a strong desire to lead a successful team, and receive genuine personal satisfaction from delivering excellent service to others. We offer an extremely fast-paced environment serving both residential customers as well as landscapers & contractors who make their living with the products we service.
What you would be doing:
- Oversee day to day operations of the service department
- Champion creative ideas for the betterment of our team and customers
- Greeting walk-in and phone-in customers needing assistance
- Ensure that equipment is maintained or repaired as requested by internal or external customers
- Overseeing and managing the service center’s scheduling and work flow focusing on the minimization of time in shop
What we're looking for:
- Extensive experience in a customer service position, equipment or automotive dealership experience a plus
- Experience with dealership service department management
- High school diploma or GED minimum, Associates degree or higher preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to work
We offer competitive compensation based upon experience, incentive pay, paid vacation, fantastic health, vision and dental insurance, and 401k match.
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Chemical Process Engineer for Verbio
A little about the business: The Verbio Nevada Biorefinery is the first industrial scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by Verbio North America Holdings Corporation.
The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and systems. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that production processes are efficient, effective, and meet quality standards. The Process Engineer will also be responsible for project management, operations support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you would be doing:
- Identify, plan, execute and implement process projects (up to $2M USD), including assessment of results
- Support plant Project Manager from the process side
- Alignment with plant and operations excellence teams
- Provides oversight of installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently
- Track and report on process project progress
- Train plant team in operating procedure developments
What we're looking for: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required, Chemical preferred
- 5+ years of engineering experience ideally within chemical, oil or ethanol industry
- Proven Project Management skills
- In-field operations support experience
We offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plan
- 10 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation time, 5 sick/personal days
- Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
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Remote Sales Representative for Greeneye Technology
A little about the business: Greeneye Technology is at the forefront of precision agriculture, providing innovative solutions that help farmers increase efficiency and reduce chemical use. We are thrilled to expand our team and are looking for driven individuals to join us in making a difference. Greeneye’s proprietary selective spraying (SSP) system turns every sprayer to a smart machine with seamless integration. In addition to the substantial savings we also capture and analyze sub-mm images from the field, providing farmers with the deepest field insights. The next revolution in agriculture will be based on technology and precision agriculture.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Representative to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural equipment sales or precision ag and a proven track record of achieving sales targets. You will be responsible for driving sales, building relationships with customers, and representing our brand in the market. This position will require up to 50% travel within the assigned territory as needed.
What you would be doing:
- Identify and engage with potential customers in the assigned territory.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value of our equipment.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM.
- Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural equipment sales.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High energy and a positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in CRM software.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory as needed.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and commission structure.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Comprehensive training and support.
- A dynamic and supportive team environment.
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Farm Hand for eGenesis
A little about the business: At eGenesis, we aspire to deliver safe and effective human transplantable cells, tissue, and organs utilizing the latest advancements in genome editing.
We are seeking a reliable member to join the eGenesis Farm Operations Team in the Greater Madison, WI area and assist in all farm activities including operating large equipment, hay production, landscaping/facility upkeep, and basic animal care of swine. The right individual will have experience working with farm equipment and must be willing to perform maintenance on equipment and buildings. Experience with hand tools and power tools is required. This position requires working a rotating weekend schedule. The right individual must be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team and individually.
What you would be doing:
- Operation of large farm equipment such as skid loaders, tractors, manure management equipment, and hay equipment
- Activities involving the above may include but are not limited to carcass management/composting, spreading solid and liquid manure, pasture and lawn mowing, and unloading deliveries
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, animal facilities, and lab facilities, and repairs when needed
- Responsible for landscaping and general grounds upkeep, i.e. operation of lawn mower, weedwhacker, leaf blower, snowplow, and chainsaw
What we're looking for:
- Basic working knowledge facility maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing skills
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company
- Welding experience is beneficial but not required
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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. Go to AgHires.com to search thousands of current job openings, ranging from agronomy jobs to marketing jobs to service technician jobs. New jobs are uploaded to our website daily.
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