Agriculturist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agriculturist

Summary

This position provides agronomic expertise to growers in the production of a high-quality sugar beet crop to maximize the recoverable sugar per acre.

Essential Job Duties

• Make recommendations to assist growers in the production of a high-quality sugar beet crop and to maximize recoverable sugar per acre while minimizing production costs
• Maintain current knowledge of new research and technological changes to ensure growers receive up-to-date information on sugar beet production
• Assist in the implementation of new technologies and methodologies in crop production
• Assist growers with planting and harvest equipment and improved techniques of each to maximize sugar recovery per acre.
• Ensure Patron compliance of company policies and requirements
• Hire, train, and supervise employees at receiving stations during harvest and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Serve as the primary communication link between Patrons and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Leadership
• Work efficiently with all departments at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative to carry out the total team effort mission for Patrons
• Work with other sugar beet companies, university extension personnel, agriculture chemical representatives and sugar beet seed representatives to improve sugar beet production for Patrons
• Assist with sugar beet storage pile monitoring
• Complete administrative tasks, duties, and reports as required in a timely manner
• Other duties as required by the business
• Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Crop and Weed Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Education, Food Science Technology, Agriculture Economics, or a related field
• Two to three years of experience in agriculture-related field.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Embraces teamwork
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated and organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong Computer Technology skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with Patrons and fellow employees at all levels
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills
• Expertise in an agriculture related field
• Mechanical ability during planting and harvest and to assist Patrons with machinery settings and adjustments.
• Ability to work with seed, fertilizers, and registered crop protection products
• Ability to work outside daily in extreme conditions during the summer and occasionally during the winter months
• Ability to work with scale house printers and indicators, smart phones, acre measures/monitors, GPS/satellite imaging system for measuring fields
• Ability to operate a skid steer loader
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Leadership/Supervision skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Physical Demands and Expectations

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Bend

• Walk

• Climb stairs