Agronomy Field Operations Specialist

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Lenox Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NEW Cooperative Inc. in Iowa seeks a location-operations professional focused on agronomy. You will join a farmer-owned cooperative offering meaningful opportunities across operations and agronomy while upholding safety, integrity, and teamwork.

You will apply crop protection products and fertilizers, load/unload, operate forklift equipment, and help maintain equipment to support fast, courteous service during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicators License.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply pre and post emerge crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime.
• Fill and transport NH3 equipment.
• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.
• Operate forklift/loader to move seed, chemical, fertilizer, etc.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative Inc. in Iowa seeks a location-operations professional focused on agronomy. You will join a farmer-owned cooperative offering meaningful opportunities across operations and agronomy while upholding safety, integrity, and teamwork.

You will apply crop protection products and fertilizers, load/unload, operate forklift equipment, and help maintain equipment to support fast, courteous service during busy seasons.