Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 12-2-24
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Breeding Herd Manager for Timberlawn Farm
A little about the business: Welcome to Timberlawn Farm, where tradition meets innovation in Paris, Kentucky. As a first-generation, family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the cattle industry, we operate a commercial cow/calf (800+ pairs) and a 3,000 head stocker cattle operation. We raise 65% of our hay needs and cultivate crops like wheat, soybeans, and corn with the latest technology and equipment.
As the Breeding Herd Manager, you will lead overall herd health by identifying and treating sick cattle while managing breeding, calving, and weaning schedules and making informed cull decisions. Additionally, you will maintain accurate and detailed herd records, ensuring compliance with established protocols to achieve production and health goals.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Manage the daily care of cattle to ensure their health and wellbeing
- Oversee and assist with breeding, calving, and weaning to optimize herd productivity
- Make informed cull decisions to maintain herd quality
- Perform ultrasounds to monitor herd health and reproduction
- Coordinate with the vet for bull BSEs
- Begin genomic testing to identify herd sectors
- Follow animal health protocols in consultation with our vet to maintain herd health
- Knowledge of cattle reproduction
- Experience identifying and treating disease and injuries
- Cattle record keeping experience
- Keeping inventory of supplies, vaccines, and nutrients
- Experience operating modern farm equipment
We Offer a competitive salary, PTO, 401k, health insurance. Enjoy working with a family-owned operation with a team that is down-to-earth and highly collaborative.
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Swine Division National Account Manager for Minitube USA
A little about the business: With our expansive range of products and services for artificial insemination, embryo transfer and associated biotechniques, we are able to effectively support our customers working in animal breeding, veterinary medicine and research around the globe. Our team of specialists are continually working for the further advancement and development of reproductive technologies.
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated person with Porcine animal artificial insemination and sire industry knowledge to join our growing sales team as a National Account Manager - Porcine Division.
Your mission:- Initiate sales process by scheduling appointments, making initial presentation, and understanding each accounts requirement.
- Close sales through building rapport with potential accounts by explaining products and service capabilities, overcoming objections, and preparing contracts.
- Increase sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services and developing new applications.
- Contribute information to market strategy by monitoring competitive products and reactions from accounts.
- Recommend new product and service options by evaluating current product results and identifying results needed.
- Candidates should possess a minimum of a 2-year degree in Animal Science, Animal Reproduction, or related field and/or have a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a related field (boar stud, commercial operation, veterinary clinic) with previous sales experience. Masters in Reproduction Physiology or DVM will be looked at favorably.
We offer:
- Salary range of $60,000 - $90,000 based on education and experience.
- Commission package available after initial training and client base established
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plus company match up to 4%
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
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Welder for Next Level Fabrication
A little about the business: Welcome to Next Level Fabrication! We are a small, family-owned metal fabrication business with a strong focus on high-quality show and commercial livestock equipment, as well as repairs. We have been in operation for two years. Our workplace is collaborative and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. We foster a close-knit, team-oriented environment where every employee plays an important role. As a family-owned business, we value hard work, integrity, and the ability to work well both independently and with others.
We are hiring a Welder to join our team in Webster City, IA (about 20 miles east of Fort Dodge). In this role you will be welding various projects together, including livestock equipment and custom metal fabrications.
What you will be doing:
- Primary responsibility is welding various projects together, including livestock equipment and custom metal fabrications.
- Perform cutting of materials to specification for welding projects.
- Ensure all welding tasks meet the required standards for quality and safety.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Assist in other fabrication tasks as needed.
This job is for you if you have:
- Completed a welding school program or have equivalent welding experience.
- Proficiency in welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Highly motivated and detail oriented.
We offer competitive compensation depending on experience, health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
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Crop Manager for Carr Farms
A little about the business: Carr Farms is a diversified agricultural operation headquartered in Samson, Alabama. Owned and operated by William H. Carr, the company spans over multiple entities, specializing in row crops (cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts), cow-calf and stocker cattle operations, and innovative greenhouse initiatives. Other ventures include a thriving sod and turfgrass business (Green Grass Farms), timber management, and vertical integration in hemp production.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Crop Manager to lead a rapidly growing agricultural operation in Blountstown, FL. With a current footprint of approximately 9,000 partially irrigated acres, this role oversees the growth and profitability of this farm location. You would focus on leading the team, maximizing efficiency across the operation, and crop planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of crop production, including planting, harvesting, and quality assurance.
- Lead the expansion and management of operations from the current 9,000 acres toward the long-term goal of 20,000 acres.
- Manage and mentor the field operations team
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of farming plans and activities.
- Collaborate with the landowners and organizational partners to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in large-scale crop production (4,000 + acres) and farm management.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and growing agricultural teams.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
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Process Operator for Verbio
A little about the business: Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.
Verbio is seeking a highly motivated Process Operator for its production facility in South Bend, IN.
Responsibilities:
- Routinely review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Participate in projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Control plant activities thru the distributed control system (DCS)
- Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required
- Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
- Associate technical degree certification preferred
- Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) preferred
- Exceptional time management, work ethic and dependability
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with various levels of management throughout the organization
What's in it for you:
- Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region.
- Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
- Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
- 10 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation time, and 5 sick/personal days
- Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
- Career advancement and bonus opportunities
- Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
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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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