Agriculture Jobs of the Week 9-9-24

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Agriculture Jobs

Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week

For the week of 9-9-2024

AgHires works hard to be the number one resource for top jobs in agriculture. The agriculture industry provides a variety of job opportunities that range far and wide. Take a moment to search through the thousands of current job openings on AgHires.com, and check out this week’s top Agriculture Jobs of the Week below. 

Sales Representative for Holganix Midwest

A little about the business: Holganix Midwest has a mission to build soil health with their microbial product line so farmers can produce more while using less.

What you would be doing:

  • Utilize your expertise in ag retail sales to identify and convert prospects into loyal customers.
  • Leverage your existing network of contacts to expand our customer base and drive sales growth.
  • Collaborate with the team to set and achieve sales targets while providing outstanding customer support.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven track record in ag retail sales with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • A well-established network of contacts within the agricultural industry.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain customer relationships.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently, managing time efficiently.

We offer competitive compensation with uncapped commission, great benefits including health insurance, a company vehicle, paid travel expenses, and a family-like company culture. You would be joining a team who is passionate about their community and the future of agriculture.

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Commodity Merchandiser for APEX

A little about the business: APEX LLC is a commodity merchandising company that specializes in the distribution of animal feed ingredients throughout the US, Canada, and internationally. We strive to build long-term relationships through outstanding service, while leveraging our considerable experience in the markets we serve. We are an entrepreneurial trading company committed to growth in existing and emerging markets. Our company is headquartered in Hamburg, New York, and has regional offices across the country.

What we're looking for:

  • Develop and manage trading positions and marketing plan.
  • Service existing and develop new customer/vendor relationships.
  • Apply understanding of values, spreads, and arbitrage through daily communication with product suppliers, customers, and transportation vendors.
  • Problem solve and provide customer service in the execution of contracts.

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum 3 years of trading experience.
  • BS or MBA in Marketing or Economics; an emphasis in Agriculture preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.
  • Perform with the utmost in integrity and ethics

We offer:

  • competitive base salary
  • productivity-driven bonus
  • comprehensive insurance plans,
  • 401k with match
  • PTO/Vacation
  • LTD.

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Farm Technician 3 for Marc Arnusch Farms

A little about the business: We are Marc Arnusch Farms - a 3rd generation family operation located near Keenesburg, CO, about halfway between Denver and Fort Morgan. The core of our farming operation is centered around cereal grain production, including certified seed barley, seed wheat, and wheat and barley for the thriving Colorado craft brew and distilling industry. Grain corn, corn silage, grain sorghum, and alfalfa round out our production. We are committed to growing sustainable, high-quality crops through innovative technologies, meticulous work, resiliency, and the true passion of a generational family operation.

What you would be doing:

  • Fully understand and operate all GPS, AIS, (autosteer) technology, and efficiently use those tools to operate Marc Arnusch Farms equipment. Work with coworkers to aggregate information and make production reports and assist in maintaining good field-to-office records.
  • Fully understand how to safely and effectively operate tractors, seeding operations, trucks, loaders, forklifts, semis, grain handling systems, sprayer and harvester operations.
  • Track maintenance history of all farm related equipment, and advise Farm Manager on new equipment needs/recommendations.

What we're looking for:

  • Valid Driver’s License (Commercial Driver’s License preferred).
  • Broad grain and row crop experience.
  • Heavy equipment operation experience.
  • Working knowledge of agricultural chemistries, seed, and fertilizers.

We offer $60,000-70,000 depending on experience, housing, company vehicle, health benefits, continued education assistance, and upcoming retirement plans.

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Senior Field Technician 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 pioneering the use of precision spraying technology by harnessing AI and deep machine learning to enable intelligent, real-time decisions in the field that are proven to reduce chemical use by 88% on average. Our proprietary selective spraying (SSP) system turns every sprayer into a smart machine with seamless integration. We are expanding our team in the US and are looking for ag passionate individuals to interact collaboratively with the development team and customers to impact the future of farming.

What you would be doing: 

  • Carry out system and feature-related hardware, software, and machine vision field tests of mechatronic farm machinery. Provide detailed documentation of testing execution and results.
  • Provide in-field engineering support, including data collection, field test, troubleshoot, diagnose, resolve, and document all aspects of the products
  • Provide an interface for Product Management, Agronomy and Engineering to understand the evolving needs of customers

What we're looking for: 

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in Agriculture, Engineering, or related technical area.
  • Experience with Agricultural equipment and working with large machinery in the field
  • 2+ years in supporting, maintaining, or operating agricultural electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience troubleshooting and working with complex systems involving software, electronics and mechanical systems

We offer a competitive base salary, health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k with match, and a company vehicle.

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Planting Manager for Grimmway Farms

A little about the business: Welcome to Grimmway Farms! Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth’s natural resources and its family of employees.

What you would be doing: 

  • Responsible for scheduling planting operations in cooperation with Director of Potato Operations and/or Farm Managers.
  • Ensure flexibility in operations to ensure schedule is satisfied irrespective of weather conditions. Manage planting crews consisting of planting supervisors, planting operators, tractor drivers, and graders.
  • Maintain accurate time and attendance records for planting crew employees and submit to payroll in a timely manner.

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture preferred but not required in lieu of direct experience.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as service vehicles, tractors, and planters.
  • Experience working with FLC’s and/or staffing services.
  • Mechanical aptitude and knowledge in planting, farming operations, powered equipment, and potato planting equipment.

We offer a salary range between $90,000-$110,000 a year with a bonus opportunity. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, health benefits, retirement plan, paid PTO, paid holidays, and more.

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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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Lila Huelster

Lila Huelster

Lila Huelster is the Marketing Coordinator at AgHires. Her long-time interest in agriculture led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Communications where she graduated from Southeast Missouri State University. Lila spent her first two years with AgHires as a Recruiter, with a prior background in social media marketing and copywriting. At AgHires, she is passionate about using her recruiting and marketing expertise to create helpful resources for employers and job seekers across the industry.