Agriculturist

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Drayton (ND); On-site; USD 82,667 - 103,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings plan

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer opportunities

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Service awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company in Drayton, North Dakota is seeking an Agriculturist to provide agronomic expertise to growers producing a high-quality beet crop and to maximize recoverable sugar per acre.

The role requires a four-year degree in Agronomy or related field, 2–3 years' experience, strong communication and supervisory skills, a valid driver's license, and preferred CCA certification. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics or related field.
• Two to three years of related experience.
• Effective oral and written communications skills and supervisory ability.
• Driver’s license required; CCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive work culture aligned with Company Values.
• Make recommendations to improve beet crop quality and sugar per acre while controlling costs.
• Maintain Grower Practice System to support decision making.
• Stay current with agronomy research and technologies for growers' guidance.
• Assist growers with harvest equipment and improved harvest techniques.
• Supervise employees at receiving stations and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee stock transfers and coordinate with Treasury for Board approval.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Supervisory skills

Grower relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics or related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Agriculturist in our Drayton District. The purpose of this position is to provide agronomic expertise to growers in the production of a high-quality beet crop and to maximize the recoverable sugar per acre. The principal accountabilities of this position include: Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability. Makes recommendations to assist growers in the production of a high-quality beet crop and to increase recoverable sugar per acre while minimizing production costs. Maintains Grower Practice System to ensure appropriate information is available for decision making purposes. Maintains current knowledge of new research and technological changes to ensure growers receive up-to-date information on sugar beets. Assists in the implementation of new technology in crop production. Assists growers with harvest equipment and improved harvest techniques to maximize sugar recovery per acre. Ensures Shareholder compliance of company policies and requirements. Provides supervision of employees at receiving stations and compliance with company policies during harvest. Ensures stock transfers are complete and forwards to the Treasury department for Board approval. To be successful in this position requires an agri-business background gained through the completion of a four-year degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics or a related field with two to three years of related experience. Effective oral and written communications skills, supervisory skills, and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with growers are essential. A valid driver’s license is required. CCA certification is preferred.

Compensation Range: $82,667.20 - $103,334.00 Annual Salary

Benefits Include:

• eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one
• health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution
• paid dental insurance
• paid basic life insurance
• paid short and long-term disability
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• paid parental leave
• paid volunteer opportunities
• paid holidays
• discretionary bonuses
• tuition reimbursement
• service awards
• a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost

Some of these benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Cooperative Grows Opportunity.

American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company. At American Crystal Sugar Company, growers who grow and harvest the sugarbeets also own the company and the factories that make our products. We're proud to be an economic engine for our communities, employing approximately 1,600 full-time employees and about 900 hourly seasonal workers and many more contracted third-party workers. Together, we build a better future for the sugar industry and the Red River Valley.

Everything We Do Benefits Our Growers and Our Communities. Our valued team members can access a variety of benefits to enhance their health, wellness, and financial security.

Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/