Agronomy Technology Specialist - GRAINCO FS - Morris, IL

GRAINCO FS, Inc.; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Total Rewards package

Job summary

GRAINCO FS, Inc. seeks an Agronomy Technology Specialist in Morris, IL to provide agronomic insights through technology platforms for our customers.

Under the Agronomy Technology Lead, you will coordinate interns, analyze maps, and promote technology platforms to growers, helping improve yields and efficiency. This exempt, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a 2-year college degree in agronomy or related field, or three to five years of related experience in Agronomy Technology or training.
• Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work extended and on-call hours as business conditions warrant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead GRAINCO FS, Inc. agronomy technology interns; including crop scouting, customer service, sales and marketing activities.
• Creating and/or analyzing maps, including but not limited to recommendation maps, planting maps, yield maps, aerial imagery maps, and boundary maps.
• Learn and become proficient in agronomy technology software programs including but not limited to Climate FieldView, Ag Leader SMS, MyFS Agronomy, John Deere Operation Center, planning/billing software, and other various platforms.
• Promote agronomy technology platforms to crop specialists and growers.
• Analyze aerial imagery and other various data layers to provide crop specialists and growers with agronomic insights.
• Maintain any certification requirements needed to fill this position now and in the future.
• Assist with billing and assure that all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Deliver products to customers according to company standards to increase potential sales and communicate sales leads to their supervisor.
• Demonstrate essential abilities such as business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

Two-year college degree in agronomy or related field

Tools

Climate FieldView

Ag Leader SMS

MyFS Agronomy

John Deere Operation Center

Planning/Billing software

Job description

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

GRAINCO FS, Inc.

Agronomy Technology Specialist

DIVISION: Agronomy Department

REPORTS TO: Morgan Picht STATUS: Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000

Purpose And Summary Statement

Under the direction of the Agronomy Technology Lead, assumes the responsibility of providing agronomic insight through various technology platforms to GRAINCO FS and customers.

Requirements

• Requires at least a 2-year college degree in agronomy or related field, or three to five years of related experience in Agronomy Technology or training.
• Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work extended and on-call hours as business conditions warrant.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and lead GRAINCO FS, Inc. agronomy technology interns; including crop scouting, customer service, sales and marketing activities.
• Creating and/or analyzing maps, including but not limited to recommendation maps, planting maps, yield maps, aerial imagery maps, and boundary maps.
• Learn and become proficient in agronomy technology software programs including but not limited to Climate Fieldview, Ag Leader SMS, MyFS Agronomy, John Deere Operation Center, planning/billing software, and other various platforms.
• Promote agronomy technology platforms to crop specialists and growers.
• Analyze aerial imagery and other various data layers to provide crop specialists and growers with agronomic insights.
• Maintain any certification requirements needed to fill this position now and in the future.
• Assist with billing and assure that all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Deliver products to customers according to company standards to increase potential sales and communicate sales leads to their supervisor.
• Demonstrate essential abilities such as business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Other Job Functions

• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards.
• Ability to travel independently and overnight when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist plants with essential operations when needed.

Benefits

• We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being.
• Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.