Agronomy Technician

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY•Sioux Center, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Overall Job Function: To assist lead and regional agronomist(s) in support activities and to maintain and to proactively build long-term, profitable relationships with customers for Farmers Cooperative Society. Essential Job Functions: At Farmers Cooperative Society the Agronomy Tech will: Assist in support activities for lead and other agronomists including administrative work (blend sheets, customer and agronomist record keeping, seed 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. Software and hardware lead and support person for SOILMAP for agronomy sales, operations, and administrative team. Includes accurate digital field set-up, product set-up, and customer information. Set-up and troubleshooting of application hardware and related systems. Expert familiarity of FCS IT systems that link to SOILMAP and related programs. Warehouse management including product ordering, inventory, and customer assistance. Operations support during key times of the year including operation of application equipment, product delivery, and assistance in around the yard, along with any other operational assistance. Equipment maintenance at the location. Attend key FCS meetings and training events. Work with agronomists, operations manager, and agronomy manager on professional skill development. Supervise summer agronomy intern for the region. Mentor and coach interns for the season. Coordinate day to day tasks for interns for best possible customer service and FCS workload needs. Work in various areas and on various projects related to the agronomy department. Participates in “special projects” when needed and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma
Progressive, positive work history
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 or willingness to obtain.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Crop Advisor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in support activities for lead and other agronomists including administrative work (blend sheets, customer and agronomist record keeping, seed 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.
Software and hardware lead and support person for SOILMAP for agronomy sales, operations, and administrative team. Includes accurate digital field set-up, product set-up, and customer information. Set-up and troubleshooting of application hardware and related systems. Expert familiarity of FCS IT systems that link to SOILMAP and related programs.
Warehouse management including product ordering, inventory, and customer assistance.
Operations support during key times of the year including operation of application equipment, product delivery, and assistance in around the yard, along with any other operational assistance.
Equipment maintenance at the location.
Attend key FCS meetings and training events.
Work with agronomists, operations manager, and agronomy manager on professional skill development.
Supervise summer agronomy intern for the region. Mentor and coach interns for the season. Coordinate day to day tasks for interns for best possible customer service and FCS workload needs.
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 handle stressful situations professionally