Equipment & Field Operations Lead Specialty Crops Research
Kemin Industries
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Job summary
Kemin Industries Specialty Crop Improvement seeks a hands-on farm operations professional for the Kelley Research Farm. The role covers daily management of cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and equipment maintenance, with involvement in research initiatives on specialty crops.
You will test new equipment, follow SOPs, collect data, and contribute to continuous improvement in field operations. Responsibilities include leading maintenance, performing diagnostics, coordinating with dealers, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Agriculture/Maintenance with 3+ years of related experience.
- HS diploma with 7+ years of related experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment.
- Welding and plasma cutting experience.
- Iowa pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain.
- Safe forklift operation and license capability.
- English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Lead equipment maintenance program and document service performed.
- Diagnose issues and perform repairs/adjustments on equipment.
- Develop contacts with third-party dealers for parts and troubleshooting.
- Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify equipment.
- Plan and execute field testing of specialty equipment with Cropping Research Manager.
- Record findings and write reports on conditions and performance.
- Implement precision planting techniques for uniform stands.
- Develop cultivation strategies for specialty crops with new equipment.
- Assist in material handling and processing procedures for Specialty Crops.
- Conduct field establishment and applications and other field ops at Kelley Farm.
- Maintain irrigation, grounds, and building conditions on property.
- Assist with on-farm tours and customer visits.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
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Kemin Industries Specialty Crop Improvement seeks a hands-on farm operations professional for the Kelley Research Farm. The role covers daily management of cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and equipment maintenance, with involvement in research initiatives on specialty crops.
You will test new equipment, follow SOPs, collect data, and contribute to continuous improvement in field operations. Responsibilities include leading maintenance, performing diagnostics, coordinating with dealers, and
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