Agronomy & Grain Operations Technician

Landus; Dawson Township (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Landus in Iowa is seeking a motivated individual to join our team who will be responsible for our outside agronomy and grain operations. You will greet customers promptly, maintain inventory, and support grain receiving, drying and loading operations while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

You will assist in fertilizer and chemical operations as applicable, measure grain inventory regularly, and help repair equipment. DOT compliance and proper handling of chemicals are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to move/lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Understand seasonality of an agricultural cooperative and the in-season time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Greet all customers promptly and courteously.
• Maintain and increase agronomy and feed sales, grain origination and marketing with existing customers and grow business with new customers.
• Assist in elevator operations, including receiving and unloading grain.
• Perform grain drying operations and weekly/monthly inventory measurements.
• Conduct grain train loading, cleaning and sealing cars.
• Keep the facility clean and maintain housekeeping records.
• Maintain grain condition by testing temperatures and blending.
• Assist fertilizer and chemical operations as applicable.
• Measure inventory and report to the supervisor.
• Assist in unloading bulk and packaged product and load chemical orders.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed and pump bulk chemicals into customer tanks.
• Tend to applicators and fill NH3 nurse tanks during season.
• Understand basic agronomy chemistry of all products.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A

Lift 50-100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Landus in Iowa is seeking a motivated individual to join our team who will be responsible for our outside agronomy and grain operations. You will greet customers promptly, maintain inventory, and support grain receiving, drying and loading operations while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

You will assist in fertilizer and chemical operations as applicable, measure grain inventory regularly, and help repair equipment. DOT compliance and proper handling of chemicals are essential in this role.