Field Technician II

Summary:

AgriNorthwest is seeking a hard-working Field Technician to join our local farm team. A successful Field Technician becomes proficient in operating a variety of farm equipment and assists in obtaining representative soil and plant samples for fertility and pest diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily sampling tasks with minimal supervision using proper techniques.

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• Maintain representation in the collection process of all sampling; recognize if a sample site needs to be relocated due to changes that are not representable to the rest of the field.

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• Repair, rebuild, service, prepare for production operations, and upkeep cleanliness of farm equipment, ATVs and sampling vehicles.

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• Become familiar with the farm equipment and property to accurately navigate the fields throughout the farms.

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• Take initiative to solve and analyze problems; find ways to continually improve processes and efficiencies.

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• Assist special sampling such as multi-depth, moisture, and biological soil samples and other special projects.

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• Accurately log all samples at the lab.

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• Become familiar with MSDS sheets, pesticide labels and application notification procedures and champion the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

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• Collaborate on seasonal tasks and cross train across different departments.

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• Champion a safety culture by keeping current with all safety devices and emergency shutdown procedures and attending all trainings; verify all devices are functioning at all times including lockout-tagout procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience operating farm equipment and using GPS guidance systems.
• A valid, in-state driver's license with good safety record.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Mechanical aptitude. Trade school or other relevant education desired.
• Demonstrated display of high integrity and honesty.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role which includes regularly lifting 50lbs and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, kneeling, and twisting throughout work period. Occasional long-term standing, sitting, and walking during work.
• Willing and able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain as well as an average of 45-50hours per week, which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.