Job Description
Agronomy Trainee:
Handle and fill herbicide shuttles
Handles hazardous materials including anhydrous ammonia, fill NH3 tanks
Accurately sort customers seed orders
Assist Agronomists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem solving
Support agronomy sales staff thorough technology and various duties as assigned
Operate row crop sprayer, dry or liquid floatation equipment
Apply accurate application to fields with or without special instructions
Deliver product to customers in a safe and timely manner
Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times
Provide outstanding and courteous customer service in order to grow the business
Assist in managing agronomy inventories at location
Attend various required meetings and planning events
Assists with seasonal grain operations when needed
Assist with operational duties when needed
Attend Agronomy Business Plan
Supports CFE’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values
Operate and assist with soybean treating plant
Safety and Compliance
Uphold department Safety & Compliance policies
Uphold all cooperative policies
Attend all location safety meetings, etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location safety member
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Collaboratively work with location and departmental personnel
Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
Present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance
Basic Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
College degree in area of specialty and/or 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
Class A CDL with tanker, double-triple and haz-mat endorsements or the ability to obtain (will assist obtaining CDL within 60 days)
Commercial Applicators license with 1A, 1B, and 1C endorsements or the ability to obtain (will assist obtaining license within 60 days)
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel software, PowerPoint, Dropbox, and other vendor driven software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and demonstrate good attention to detail
Ability to solve practical problems, deal with a variety of concrete variables and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Basic knowledge of Yield Monitors, VR Controllers and Planter Monitors
Agronomic knowledge of CPP, CN and Seed Genetics
Ability to operate equipment associated with establishing, monitoring, analyzing, and harvesting seed demonstration plots
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons and at times be available nights and weekends.