Farm Soil Sampler - Seasonal

Farmers Edge; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmers Edge is seeking a Soil Sampler to travel across assigned regions and collect soil samples from customer fields using GPS equipment and company vehicles. This seasonal role offers competitive pay and flexible schedules, requiring a valid driver's license and some agricultural experience. Candidates will ensure quality control, maintain sampling databases, and operate specialized equipment safely.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Acre based bonuses

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for designated province/state of employment.
• Some agricultural experience would be an asset.
• Ability to carry up to 20 kg.
• Ability to travel, often to rural areas.
• Availability to work a combination of days, evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned rural locations to take core soil samples from grower's fields.
• Ensure quality control and accurate recording of sample data.
• Regularly communicate with leadership to discuss field conditions.
• Sampling database administration and maintenance.
• Safe operation of motorized vehicles and specialized sampling equipment.

Skills

Agricultural experience

Ability to lift 20 kg

Communication skills

Tools

GPS equipment

Motorized vehicles

Job description

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agricultural technology and soil testing solutions. Our advanced soil laboratory services deliver precise, data-driven insights to enhance sustainability, maximize profitability, and minimize risk.

As a Soil Sampler you will travel across your assigned region and use GPS equipment and specialized company-provided vehicles to collect soil samples from our customer's fields, to be analyzed for a Farmers Edge laboratory.With competitive pay, flexible schedules, and acre based bonuses, our seasonal positions offer a unique and rewarding experience that you won't want to miss.

What you'll be doing:

• Travel to assigned rural locations to take core soil samples from grower's fields
• Ensure quality control and accurate recording of sample data
• Regularly communicate with leadership to discuss field conditions
• Sampling database administration and maintenance
• Safe operation of motorized vehicles and specialized sampling equipment

What you'll need to be successful:

• Valid driver's license* for designated province/state of employment;
• Some agricultural experience would be an asset;
• Ability to carry up to 20 kg;
• Ability to travel, often to rural areas
• Availability to work a combination of days, evenings and/or weekends

Live Life at the Edge!

*The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of, and maintain an acceptable driving record, consistent with our Vehicle Use Policies, to be eligible for employment with Farmers Edge.

Farmers Edge is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and collaborating with team members and candidates to identify and remove barriers to employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons and will work to find reasonable accommodations at all stages of recruitment and throughout a team member's employment.

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