Agronomy Operations Technician

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY•Sioux Center, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the operations team during key times of the year. As well as assisting lead and other agronomist(s) in support activities and to maintain and to proactively build long-term, profitable relationships with customers for Farmers Cooperative Society.

Requirements

High level of customer service focus
Advanced computer technology skills
Detail oriented
Supports a consistent professional image of the company.
Observes safety policy and procedure as an absolute
Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure.
Work ethic of the highest integrity
Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.
Effectively solve problems of the agronomy department
Comfort in adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
High school diploma
Progressive, positive work history
Acceptable Driving Record
Technology acumen including Microsoft and Apple software platforms, advanced computer use.
Class A CDL with tanker and Haz Mat endorsement or ability to obtain.
Custom application licenses

Nice To Haves

Certified Crop Advisor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operations support during key times of the year including operation of application equipment, product delivery, and facility assistance along with any other day to day tasks crucial to support customer service execution.
Assist in support activities for lead and other agronomists including administrative work (blend sheets, customer and agronomist record keeping, product ordering and inventory management) and other activities with the objective of creating more sales time for agronomists.
Technical agronomy support for agronomists and core customer base including field scouting, sampling, diagnostics, and understanding and providing some recommendations back to agronomists.
Work with Location Manager and Lead Agronomy Tech for day-to-day jobs and tasks.
Warehouse management including product ordering, inventory, and customer assistance.
Equipment maintenance at the location.
Attending key FCS meetings and training events.
Work with agronomists, operations manager, and lead agronomy tech on professional skill development.
Work in various areas and on various projects related to the agronomy department.
Participates in “special projects” when needed and other duties as assigned.
Ability to operate and understand mobile equipment.
Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment, attention to unloading/loading trucks and moving equipment.
Ability to manage stressful situations professionally.