Agriculture Jobs of the Week 2-5-2024

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Posted by Lila Huelster
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Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week

For the week of 2-5-24

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. 

R&D Engineer for Shoup Manufacturing

A little about the business: Shoup Manufacturing launched the business of manufacturing, marketing and distributing quality replacement parts for farm equipment directly to the American farmer in 1977. The product line began with less than 50 items and a single page flyer distributed at a farm trade show. Today, Shoup markets thousands of replacement parts and accessories for combines, planters, grain drills, tractors, balers, cultivators, rippers, forage harvesters, sprayers and more. Shoup’s original concept of providing high quality products and great customer service at a fair price remains the same today as when the business was founded.

What you will be doing:

  • Design agricultural machinery components.
  • Conduct battery of tests on new products to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
  • Work to decrease time to market for new products.
  • Review and assist with research for new product 

What we're looking for: 

  • Bilingual Spanish.
  • Previous experience working in a similar HR, staffing, or recruiting role.
  • Weekly travel to and from Phoenix and Yuma offices. Bi-weekly travel to various jobsites within Arizona.
  • Implementation of HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee training.
  • General benefits administration, such as PTO, payroll, and employee relations experience.

We offer:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline related to mechanical design or agriculture systems. Work experience equivalent will be considered.
  • Experience using Solidworks, CREO, or other design software.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn 3D printing.

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Irrigation Manager for Taggares Fruit Company

A little about the business: Taggares Fruit Company is a private-equity-backed agribusiness company steeped in family history and appreciation for the fertile lands of the Pacific Northwest. The company is committed to responsibly managing its farmlands and growing high-quality agricultural products. The Taggares orchards are nestled along the Snake River in eastern Washington State. Taggares grows a portfolio of apple varieties including Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady, along with both Concord and wine grapes.

We are currently hiring an Irrigation Manager to join our team in Burbank, WA. The Irrigation Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of irrigation tasks and managing the irrigation technology system, under the direction of the Farm Managers.

What we're looking for:

  • Bi-lingual, English/Spanish
  • 2-5 years of managing experience
  • 2-5 years of irrigation or agriculture experience
We offer:
  • Competitive salary and potential performance-based bonuses
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (401k)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A dynamic, team-oriented work environment

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Grower for Hood's Garden

A little about the business: Hood's Garden is a wholesale annual flower grower supplying highest quality plant material to the central Indiana area. We have an extremely diverse plant catalog to commercial landscape contractors as well as a full line for independent retail garden centers throughout the state.

We're hiring a Grower for annual flower production in Noblesville, IN (about 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis).

What you would be doing:

  • Assist with producing and maintaining the highest quality plant material for the central Indiana market
  • Assist in all aspects of the growing process including watering, fertilizing, spraying, PGR applications, plant movement and equipment maintenance.
  • Assist in weekly soil and water sample testing for your zones

What we're looking for: 

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in greenhouse production required -OR- Associate’s Degree or higher in Horticulture or related field.
  • Experience with pest management and pesticide applications.
  • Pesticide operator license is required to be obtained within first 3 months of hire.

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical, dental and life insurance.
  • 401K with match 
  • Paid time off for vacations and holidays. 

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Account Manager for Minitube USA

A little about the business: Minitube International is the world-wide leading supplier of systems for the field of assisted animal reproduction. 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're hiring an Account Manager to be based remotely in the Midwest OR Verona, WI.

What you would be doing:

  • Initiate sales process by scheduling appointments, making initial presentation, and understanding each accounts requirement.
  • Close sales by 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.
  • Recommend new product and service options by evaluating current product results and identifying results needed.

What we're looking for: 

  • Minimum of a 2-year degree in Animal Science, Animal Reproduction, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a related field
  • Masters in Reproduction Physiology or DVM will be looked at favorably.

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Sales & Service Technician for QC Supply

A little about the business: QC Supply was founded in 1982 with the simple goal of helping people grow.  Nearly 40 years later, that’s still at the heart of what we do.  With our home base remaining in Schuyler, we went from a small-town operation to a nation-wide distributor by daring to explore the future of farming. 

Our Sales and Service Technicians are skilled professionals responsible for providing technical repair, service, and sales. They troubleshoot, install, maintain, and sell products found on farms of all sizes and protein. Join our team in Manchester, Iowa!

What you would be doing: 

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on feed, water, ventilation, and electronic systems within livestock and horticulture facilities
  • Adhere to all bio-security rules & regulations for the health and safety of the animals and staff
  • Identify and perform preventative maintenance issues at customer sites to avoid future operational failures

What we're looking for:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent.  An Associate’s degree in industrial equipment technologies, mechanics, electrical trouble shooting, or related field is preferred.
  • Mechanical experience 2+ years preferred
  • Electrical experience 2+ years preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to be on feet most of the day
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

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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.