Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 3-11-24
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Feedmill Production Supervisor for Hunter Nutrition
A little about the business:
Welcome to Hunter Nutrition! We are a specialized feed manufacturer. Our 58,000 sq ft plant manufacturer’s texturized, pelleted, and mineral/premix feeds. We primarily ship to 13 mid-western states, but we also have a few customers in distant states. Our customer base is made up of individuals and companies looking for higher fortified, better quality nutritional products.
We are hiring a Feed Mill Production Supervisor for our plant in Brookston, Indiana, just north of West Lafayette, who is responsible for livestock feed production and the day-to-day operations of the feedmill.
What you would be doing:
In this role you will be a working manager who is responsible for manufacturing feed, quality control, medication tracking, adhering to FDA and USDA mandated procedures, shipping & receiving, inventory control, customer service, employee management/supervision, and equipment/plant maintenance. The candidate is involved with scheduling, ingredient receiving, shipping and repair contractors/mill wrights.
What we're looking for:
- 2+ years of feed mill or other production experience plus farming and/or agri-business experience or background is a plus.
- 2+ years of supervision and/or management experience.
- Mechanical abilities and an interest in machinery.
- A positive attitude, quick learner, a good work ethic, attention to detail, and good attendance.
- Ability to lift 50 pound bags of feed and able to climb heights up to 100ft when necessary.
We offer good day shift hours of about 7am to about 5:30pm Monday thru Friday. Off most weekends and holidays. Occasionally orders demand that we work late or on a Saturday.
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Forage Crew Leader for Pro-Ag Organic Farms
A little about the business: At Pro-Ag Organic Farm, we are a center pivot irrigated organic specialty crop farm in northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska. We’ve grown our organization significantly in the past several years and are continuing our growth in acres, people, and scope. We pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with customers, vendors, and custom operators. We have a leadership style that is always focused on continuous improvement and building a team of problem-solvers.
We are hiring a Forage Crew Leader for our farm located in Wray, Colorado. Our team is growing and we’re adding this second lead role and crew to our operation. In this role you will be involved in the day-to-day forage field operations which include cutting, chopping, harvesting, bagging, and transporting chopped forage as well as mowing, raking, and baling of dry hay. You will also lead and manage a Forage Crew.
What you will be doing:
- Assist Forage Operations Manager and farm staff.
- Manage and direct forage worker hours and productivity.
- Mentor and evaluate team members.
- Oversee and implement the proper use of bagger including the location and marking of bags.
- Ensure sample and burndowns are done correctly and data is entered properly.
- Keep and maintain accurate records on inventories, affidavits, and tonnage.
- Oversee routine and preventable maintenance on farm/forage/harvesting equipment.
What we're looking for: - Previous experience in agriculture or farming, harvesting and/or forage experience preferred.
- Experience operating and maintaining large farm equipment.
- Considered yourself hard-working, self-motivated, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work longer hours during peak seasons.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and co-workers.
We offer competitive compensation ranging from $60,000 - $80,000 based on experience along with medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, 401K matching, PTO, company vehicle, company phone, and year-end bonus.
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Service Clerk for AHW LLC
A little about the business: AHW is a 16 location John Deere Dealership, selling tractors, combines, sprayers, riding mowers, commercial equipment in east central Illinois and western Indiana.
We are hiring a Service Clerk in Dwight, IL to assist the service manager in maintaining accurate and on-time reports and records relative to the service department's operation within the dealership.
What you would be doing:
- Fields internal and external customer inquiries to the Service Department
- Opens work orders as directed by the Service Manager/Shop Foreman and maintains control until they are closed and invoiced
- Maintains the service library with current information (for example, files bulletins, manuals, multi-media, etc.) under the direct supervision of the Service Manager
- Maintains Service Department filing and records
- Updates customer profiles using equipment, hours, or other information from the customer work orders
- Maintains accessories and supplies and prepares replacement orders
- Basic knowledge of accounting practices
- Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
- Knowledge of office procedures
- General understanding of mechanical/technical terms is preferred
- Associates Degree or equivalent experience
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Sales Manager for Plastika Kritis
A little about the business: Plastika Kritis was established in 1970. We are one of the leading European producers of masterbatches and agricultural films. We have a strong international orientation with plants in Greece, France, Romania, Poland, Turkey, and China and exports to 90 countries around the world.
We’re hiring a Sales Manager - North America to work with distributors to market and sell our line of greenhouse and agricultural films. You will be servicing the existing book of business while identifying potential clients and actively pursuing new business opportunities. Travel up to 60-65% is expected. This role reports to the Director of Business Development & Strategy. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the greenhouse sector.
What you would be doing:
- Develop and execute effective sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
- Identify potential clients and actively pursue new business opportunities in the greenhouse industry.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features and benefits of our greenhouse supplies.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling sales materials and promotional campaigns.
What we're looking for:
- Proven track record of success as a Sales Representative, preferably in the greenhouse industry.
- Preferably, in-depth knowledge of greenhouse products, equipment, industry trends and key players.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and build lasting relationships.
- Experience generating pull-through sales working alongside distributors and dealers.
We offer a competitive salary with medical insurance coverage, 15 days of paid vacation, coverage of work-related expenses, a company car or car allowance, and full training at our European headquarters. Pay is dependent on experience, ranging from $110-180,000 annually.
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R&D Grower for Soli Organic
A little about the business: At Soli Organic, we want to change the way people access organic, sustainable, and affordable food by revolutionizing what nature does best: growing healthy, flavorful plants. We take what we know about the biology of growing the best produce, and then use technology to optimize nature’s processes. We do all of this in our proprietary, USDA-certified organic, soil-based, indoor system. For us, everything begins with soil; it is the foundational building blocks that enable us to provide an ecosystem in which plants can thrive.
The Elkwood R&D Grower will play a key role in managing experiments within our growing facility that are the important first building blocks to commercial success of new innovations. This position directly reports to the Senior Grower with guidance from R&D management, and will join an expert and industry-leading team of scientists and growers. The role will support in all growing related duties to ensure daily tasks are met in pursuit of the highest quality plants.
What you would be doing:
- Daily crop reviews for quality and consistency.
- Monitor crops for optimal growth, including checking controls using intermediate understanding of climate control software.
- Conduct laboratory work, operate test equipment, and/or perform analytical tests and documentation.
- Oversight of laboratory analysis and testing for trials.
What we're looking for:
- Education: Degree in Horticulture, Botany, Agronomy or similar
- Experience: 2 years of practical growing in commercial greenhouse or indoor farming (with crops under direct supervision) and hands-on research-oriented focus. 2 years managing plant nutrition and crop scheduling. Strong analytical skill sets with the ability to use and maintain delicate research instruments. Strength in analytic software is 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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