Agriculture Manager

NOW HIRING -- Agriculture Manager

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan and Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Why Should You Apply?

• Great work culture and friendly work environment.
• Operate brand new and well-maintained machinery
• We are a fast-growing, multi-location agriculture company that offers long-term career growth opportunities
• Industry Leading: insurance, benefits, PTO, and more!

Career Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the staffing, budgeting, asset allocation (equipment and facility maintenance), and inventory control.
• Handle all payroll and employee relations.
• Responsible for communicating with staff concerning pertinent corporate directives and policy, related regulatory expectations, employee safety requirements, and other information as directed by corporate.
• Operating new machinery such as tractors, end-loaders, floaters, spreaders, sprayers (TerraGators and Rogators), and trucks.
• Transporting agricultural products from facility to crop fields.
• Mixing and blending of chemicals and fertilizers for application.
• Operating machinery to apply fertilizers and chemicals on crop fields.
• Providing excellent customer service and assisting customers as needed.
• Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment with hand and power tools as needed.
• Utilize high-tech equipment and GPS systems monitoring systems.
• Work closely with leadership, truck drivers, dispatchers, and customers on a daily basis.
• Follow all rules and regulations as required.

Are You Qualified?

• Previous experience with any of the following:
• Experienced custom applicator and/or agronomy management experience.
• Operating heavy machinery, farm machinery, tractors, spreaders, sprayers, tender trucks, semi trucks, etc.
• Previous experience as a farmer, farm hand, farm worker, farm laborer, construction worker, agriculture operator, spreader operator, chemical operator, custom applicator.
• Working with chemicals, fertilizers, and anhydrous ammonia.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug test.

The Agriculture Plant Manager is responsible for oversight of the plant. Responsibilities focus on overall operations and the financial results of the plant.

Good Previous Job Titles:

• Farm Equipment Operator, Farm Hand, Custom Applicator, Farm Applicator, Farm Laborer, Agricultural Operator, Agronomy Manager, Agriculture Manager, Farm Manager, Ag Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olney, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person