What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Ag Specialist position at AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE?
Agtegra Cooperative is headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and is one of the nation’s largest locally-owned agricultural cooperatives. It is owned by over 6,800 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and over 850 employees.
At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ‘Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.’ To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Precision Ag Associate to aid in the day to day operation of the Bowdle Innovation Center through sales, service, installation of hardware and parts, maintaining inventory, training and assisting external as well as internal customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the sale of Precision Ag Hardware and parts.
- Provide support of Precision Ag Hardware to Internal and External customers.
- Assist Innovation Center Parts Department when needed.
- Installation of various Precision Ag Hardware that is sold at the Innovation Center.
- Maintain and assist with inventory of Innovation Center Parts Department
- Assist in any customer and or employee training sessions.
- Research of new product offerings and development of new solutions provided by the Innovation Center Precision Ag Team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-college or technical school; or one year to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older.
- English Proficiency.
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
- Sales background strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of 12 volt electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of Ag Equipment Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
