Agricultural Career Center
The Agricultural Career Center - presented by the Ohio AgriBusiness Association and Ohio's Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net - is Ohio's one-stop-shop for agriculture-related positions. Career seekers: explore open positions below.
Companies: Click here to submit your position or email your listing directly to Lauren Prettyman at lprettyman@oaba.net. Your position will be posted within 48 business hours and your listing will remain posted for up to 90 days.
Available Job Openings:
11/20/2024
Ag Equipment Assembly Technician
Rohrs MFG
Rohrs Manufacturing LLC is seeking an Assembly Technician to help build and assemble agricultural equipment in McGuffey, Ohio.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Measure and cut steel components
- Assemble hydraulic and electrical parts for manufactured pieces
- Read and interpret drawings to determine specific fabrication and assembly requirements
- Follow safety guidelines and quality standers in all procedures
Please send inquiries and resumes to admin@rohrsmfg.com.
11/08/2024
Business Manager - Regenerative Farming
Living City Farms - Good Place Holdings
Position: Living City Farms Business Manager
Department: Community Impact Business – Living City Farms
Status: Full-time/Exempt
Reports to: President, Good Place Holdings
Position Purpose: The purpose of this role is to lead and oversee the business while advancing Living City Farms purpose, building up staff, community-focused, and economically regenerative agricultural endeavor. This is a hands-on leadership position.
Good Place Expectation: All employees play a key role in furthering the organization’s purpose and vision through commitment to Good Place principles and values.
GPH Purpose: To grow Good Place organizations. What makes a Good Place? Encouraging and celebrating principles that have withstood the test of time, Good Place organizations achieve two main aims. (1) Their economic activities support our living in the world, as well as the other activities of the organization. (2) They empower more and more people to live in true peace.
Community Impact Businesses Purpose: As a Good Place group of businesses, Community Impact Businesses will build, grow, and encourage community-minded businesses that:
- Encourage the continuing of creation,
- Realize the existence of beauty and its place,
- Bring about wholesome and sustainable improvement,
- Encourage a cross-cultural, mutual respect and embracement,
- Redeem the community base through enterprises, and
- Create employment in the community that embraces the underemployed.
Key Responsibilities:
Farm Stewardship
- Uphold and pursue the continued fulfillment of Living City Farms Three Main Aims.
- Value People
- Build up Good Places in the Community
- Economic Regeneration
- Foster a collaborative team that is focused on the ongoing growth of the farm and its impact in the community.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed and promote a safe working environment for all staff.
Business Development
- Develop plans for crop production, budgets, and financial forecasts to manage farm resources effectively.
- Support the research and development of opportunities for revenue growth and expansion to new markets (i.e, cross-promotional partnerships, additional sales outlets, earned-income opportunities, etc..)
- Support the development of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
- Monitor industry & market trends; collaborate with the LCF team to build a sales pipeline that meets business objectives & customer needs
Communication and Outreach
In collaboration with the Community Engagement & Markets Coordinator;
- Oversee the creation and execution of a communication strategy to promote agricultural products, increase brand recognition, and cultivate a broad customer base
- Lead the farm in developing and implementing volunteer programs, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, workshops, and other events with the goal of fostering rich relationships with customers and partners, attracting new clientele
- Track & evaluate performance of all engagement activities through data collection and analysis; reports metrics to the President of Good Place Holdings
- Attend community events hosted by outside organizations to increase visibility & awareness of Living City Farms to the public
Plant Cultivation
- Assure compliance with current food regulations and food safety protocols
- Monitor crop health, supervise the management of planting and harvesting schedules, and implement natural pest and disease control measures to ensure quality produce
- Assure optimal irrigation system functionality
- Manage crop data in our Tend farm software
- Lead the farms developments for the design and workflow of the produce processing such as (washing, drying, packing, etc.)
- Lead the farms development of systems for sorting and grading produce for quality excellence
- Further develop cultivation and post-harvest best practices and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Key Competencies:
- Regenerative Practices: Understanding principles and techniques of small-scale, sustainable farming, including crop rotation, soil health, and biodiversity. A strong commitment to caring for people and the earth.
- Business Management: Familiarity with business fundamentals, including budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning.
- Regulations and Compliance: Understanding of food safety regulations, local agricultural laws, and organic certification processes.
- Market Trends: Awareness of industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging opportunities in sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for leading, outreach, public speaking, and creating engaging content. Ability to take and give clear directions as well as to ask for clarification and receive feedback.
- Project Management: Skills in planning, executing, and evaluating projects, including events, workshops, and community programs.
- Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, partners, and the community, ensuring a positive experience.
- Problem-Solving: Creative and critical thinking skills to address challenges and adapt to changing conditions in the farming and business environment.
- Basic Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm machinery and equipment to ensure everything is in good working order.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications in organic farming, permaculture, or sustainable agriculture practices can enhance a candidate's profile.
- Farm Management: Hands-on experience in managing daily farm operations is crucial. This includes crop planning, staff supervision, and implementing safety protocols.
- Agricultural Practices: Familiarity with organic farming methods, pest management, and post-harvest practices is vital for ensuring high-quality produce
- Business Development: Experience in developing budgets, financial forecasts, and exploring revenue growth opportunities will be important for sustaining the farm economically.
- Community Engagement: Previous work in outreach, marketing, or community relations will help in building relationships with customers and promoting the farm’s mission.
10/22/2024
Technology Development Representative II – Northwestern Ohio
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual for a Technology Development Representative in Northwest Ohio.
The primary responsibility of this role is to utilize your crop protection (CP) expertise in applied field research and agronomic science to provide technical leadership to help our commercial teams deliver customer outcomes within the target geography.
Key elements include:
APPLIED FIELD RESEARCH
- Actively drives discussions in assigned Protocol Delivery Team (PDT) led by TDM’s for developing National Protocols;
- Apply marketplace knowledge to lead Local Technical team (lTT) in the development of Regional Protocols;
- Leads discussions with statistician on trial design to meet protocol objectives and align with field testing capabilities;
- Use and actively shares internal and external networks to identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria and influence farmer cooperators/customers;
- Apply scientific skills to collect, analyze, summarize, interpret data, and influence product positioning and stakeholder competence/confidence;
- Work cooperatively and influence academic and other key influencers on crop protection field trials.,
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE / STEWARDSHIP
- Learn and apply all regulatory and stewardship requirements in the field-testing program and coach others while ensuring our freedom to operate;
- Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on both internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits and coach others;
- Adhere to and promote company crop protection product and stewardship requirements as necessary in field testing and training programs and drive awareness with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate Product Performance Inquiry Processes and assist when required (e.g., Crop Phyto/WRM);
- Coach external cooperators on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials;
- Actively consult Regulatory and Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on improvements to process and policy.
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
- Actively consult CP FSR’s with Tech Support on crop protection PPI’s
- Actively lead discussions on Protocol Delivery team led by TDM’s while mentoring others and serving as a regional marketplace representative;
- Lead initiatives with Field Solutions/TA’s/CBA’s/CP FSR’s to test, deliver, position, and support our product pipeline;
- Identify new market opportunities and lead the development of tailored solutions for our customers;
- Lead discussions with sales and agronomy to facilitate demonstrations, and dealer and customer training content;
- Address key technical issues (i.e., resistance management) with the team and key influencers;
- Identify opportunities for research collaborations.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
- Facilitate and present Regional Research results to technical managers, agronomy, and sales teams;
- Lead regional marketplace positioning of crop protection, SG, and trait system products;
- Lead discussions with sales, TDM’s, Field Solutions, and KT to create and deploy educational content on Bayer products and tailored solutions;
- Proactively lead efforts to coordinate, calendarize, and build content for internal sales training events designed to increase competence and confidence;
- Interface with external key influencers on Bayer products, recommendations, and local needs.
SAFETY & LOGISTICS
- Learn, apply, and comply with all safety standards and requirements and leads discussions to enhance;
- Coaches others and effectively forecasts/orders seed and crop protection products for successful execution of field research program;
- Lead collaboration and coordination efforts with ArM in planting, spraying, maintaining and harvesting field trials;
- Effectively manage DOT compliance, trailer inspections as required;
- Initiate and manage the execution and maintenance of land and warehouse contracts and coaches others;
- Hire, train, and supervise temporary personnel (TDFA).
BRIDGE BETWEEN R&D AND US COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
- Leading local field testing, evaluation, product positioning, and tailored solutions development;
- Leading collaboration with key internal stakeholders (Agronomy and Field Solutions) and external cooperators (academics and consultants) to drive technology adoption;
- Increasing awareness and gaining public trust through 3rd party testing relationships;
- Providing technical expertise and support to regional U.S. Commercial business units.
- Leading networking at universities to identify and develop new talent;
- Leading the utilization of research results from Professional Society journals to influence the business and coaching others on process;
- Follow all safety and compliance (regulatory and Dot) guidelines to maintain our freedom to operate (FTO) as a company.
- Effectively steward company resources (equipment, budget, etc.);
- Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute of field research trials;
- Actively participate in key groups and activities such as Protocol Delivery Tams (PDT), Knowledge Transfer, Product Performance Inquiry Support; and administering grant in Aid (GIA);
- Lead the delivery of critical field research data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science;
- Product development, characterization, stewardship, and development of integrated solutions recommended for the local geography.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE / STEWARDSHIP
- Learn and apply all regulatory and stewardship requirements in the field-testing program and coach others while ensuring our freedom to operate.
- Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on both internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits.
- Adhere to company crop protection product stewardship requirements as necessary in field testing and training programs and drive awareness with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in Product Performance Inquiry Processes and assist when required.
- Coach external cooperators on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials.
ADDITIONAL
- Effectively steward company resources (equipment, budget, grant in aid, etc.).
- Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute on field research trials.
Required qualifications include:
- B.S. degree in agriculture or related discipline with minimum of 12 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles, or M.S.(10 years) or Ph.D. (6 years) in Agriculture or related discipline;
- Superior understanding of Bayer crop protection, and excellent understanding of germplasm & traits, in the assigned geography;
- Leads development of agronomic systems & integrates product offerings into Tailored Solutions;
- Superior technical & sales support (national influence);
- Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory;
- Proficient in operating & maintaining small plot equipment including tractors, sprayers, hand booms.
Interested candidates can click here for more information and to apply.
10/08/2024
Scale Technician
POET Marion
As a Scale Technician, core duties are operating the grain scale(s) and the computer systems to ensure the quality of inbound and outbound products. The Scale Technician is also responsible for clerical duties related to the grain origination/merchandising operations within the local grain team including contract administration, ticket application and grain settlement processing.
POET Grain is a leader in the grain markets, buying nearly 1 billion bushels of grain each year.
A TYPICAL DAY
- Operate truck scales and computer systems and promote excellent customer service with external customers/grain haulers at all times.
- Accurately grade all quality factors of inbound grains.
- Apply scale tickets to contracts.
- Work within the grain accounting system to set up new accounts.
- Grain contract administration; filing contracts, mailing contracts (inbound & outbound mail), managing contract signatures and maintain audit ready contract files.
- Provide accounting support to Grain Merchandisers.
- Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean work inside and outside of the scale house area.
- Telephone reception as-needed.
- Champion POET in the community.
- Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) to five (5) years of administrative assistant or accounting experience or other agriculture customer service experience preferred with a demonstrated background of success.
- Consistently demonstrate a high level of customer service with a positive, friendly attitude.
- The ability to show up to work on time and work beyond normal business hours as-needed.
STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
- Able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Exercise good business judgment and discretion.
- Communicate effectively in writing and in person.
- Ability to learn the technical and day-to-day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
- Know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and capable of learning new programs.
- Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintaining confidentiality on all business-related matters in addition to following all company policies & procedures.
- Strive to maintain a team environment with all other departments within the organization.
- Bonus Points:
- Grain accounting experience
- Thorough knowledge of grain receiving/grading procedures
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET
At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
- This position operates in an office environment.
- Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments.
- This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as:
- Standing approximately 90% of the time while working on a personal computer.
- occasionally lifting fifty (50) pounds or less.
10/04/2024
AG Service Technician
Bane-Welker Equipment
Bane-Welker is currently seeking an experienced Service Technician to join our Wilmington, OH ServiceDepartment. In this role the candidate's primary responsibilities will be to independently perform basic andcomplex diagnostic, service repair and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned agriculturalequipment. This position will report to the Service Manager.
Technicians need mechanical skills and should have an aptitude for increasing these skills to expand the kinds ofjobs they can perform. A “be-of-service” attitude is also important when dealing with customers since yourcustomer satisfaction is so vital to the growth of the service department.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Performs repair and maintenance work on equipment, in accordance with time schedules as assigned byservice manager.
- Make recommendations of additional needed work to the service manager and ensure the customer isnotified.
- Ensure that work assignment is correct, ask the service manager for clarification if there are questions.
- Maintain tools and company equipment, notify service managers if tools need to be replaced
- Observes all safety rules and consistently works in a safe manner – reports any injuries “immediately” tothe service manager.
- Ensure that your work area is clean, and you present yourself in a professional manner
- Maintains and respects cleanliness of the customer’s equipment.
- Work as a team with the parts department and communicate the parts needed
- Notifies the service manager if delays are expected, or if a part needs to be ordered.
- Seek other opportunities when temporarily unable to finish the job
- Demonstrate teamwork to co-workers and fellow employees as needed.
- Accounts for all time and material used.
- Maintains a consistent attendance record by clocking in and out daily showing job tickets,personal/vacation/sick time, etc.
- Completes and submits all daily documentation to the service manager in a timely manner.
- Consistently strive to improve percentage of billable hours to meet or exceed quota.
- Bring value to the company by seeking areas of cost reductions or revenue increases and reportsobservations to the service manager.
- Immediately reports any malfunction or defects to service manager.
- Pay attention to repeat repairs, so the problem is corrected, and future re-dos are avoided.
- Maintain education on the product lines and abreast of any changes.
- Maintains appropriate licenses and certifications.
- Ability to diagnose and repair all AFS equipment (Monitors, Nav, autosteer,etc…)
- Other duties as may be assigned by the service manager.
Additional Responsibilities
- Transports equipment, or parts as needed. Always loading and securing carefully to ensure no damage bytransport. Performs equipment checks both before and after transport to avoid transport damage claims andgives customer instructions for basic operation.
- Performs set up or pre-delivery inspections on new or used equipment as prescribed by manufacturer’smanual.
- Performs all field service assignments promptly and efficiently with a minimum of non-billablecomebacks.
09/10/2024
Feed Mill Manager
Nature Pure, LLC
Join our team at the Nature Pure Feed Mill! As the Feed Mill Manager, you will provide leadership for the daily operations at the feed mill. Your responsibilities will include management of 2-4 employees, inventory control and procurement, and assisting in planning for capital improvements. Administrative duties include the oversight of feed mill activities and shifts, scheduling preventative maintenance, and auditing housekeeping. In addition, you will conduct safety meetings, report monthly on safety, financial, and production activities, and follow through on deviations from expected results and goals. Required skills include operating office and computer automation equipment, as well as feed manufacturing equipment. As the manager you will also provide reports and budgets for capital improvements, equipment upgrades or expansion, and you are responsible for compliance with all company, local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. Depending on production needs and the season, the expected hours working onsite per week are 45-50, Monday through Friday, and occasional Saturdays. The job location is onsite at the feed mill with 50% Outdoor and 50% Indoor.
$31 - $36 an hour - Full-time with benefits Daily M-F from 6:30 AM TO 4 PM with Saturdays as needed.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Specific job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Schedules and supervises feed mill activities and personnel.
- Performs actions required to complete the daily feed mill checklist. Supervises feed mill employees, including scheduling and training.
- Promotes a safe workplace, provides safety training, and conducts safety meetings.
- Maximizes feed production and quality.
- Monitors feed and ingredient inventories, orders ingredients and supplies.
- Reviews daily production reports and prepares written reports on monthly activities.
- Operates and repairs manufacturing equipment.
- Performs regular housekeeping audits.
- Schedules preventive maintenance and documents maintenance activities.
- Completes appropriate paperwork and reports.
- Communicates with feed mill maintenance staff and vendors as appropriate.
- Operates a forklift and a tractor-trailer with required certification.
- Assists and provides input for capital projects, equipment upgrades or expansion, and budget planning. Ensures FDA, EPA, and Safe Feed/Safe Food compliance.
- Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of future ISO programs/compliance. Complies with all local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned. * Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Proven experience in Inventory Control.
- Proven experience supervising and training staff (2-4 employees).
- Able to quickly become proficient in the feed mill software program.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.
- Able to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders up to 130 feet (occasionally), and up to 30 feet regularly.
- Able to operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material.
- Possesses a current forklift-specific license or certification and a CDL Class A license.
- Possesses a high school degree, G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to work with a sense of ownership for the success of the feed mill 5 to 6 days a week
The following are additional preferred skills:
- Knowledge of feed mill inventory supplies.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of feed manufacturing equipment.
- Higher education in a related field.
