What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Labor Assistant position at EverGRO?
WHAT'S MY NEXT CAREER AS THE PART-TIME AGRONOMY LABOR ASSISTANT GOING TO LOOK LIKE?
Your next career will be highlighted by:
- Assist EverGRO's Agronomy Drone Pilot Applicator throughout customer/site visits, helping set-up the ground station, reload the drone with solution, change batteries and assist with any other responsibilities to support the work order
- Provide support to the Agronomy team's Dry Fertilizer Mill operations, mixing and blending products, loading and unloading deliveries, etc.
- This position will be part-time/seasonal, averaging 30 hours a week, eligible for overtime, which is likely during Spring/early Summer seasonal peaks
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
You will be eligible for several benefits, including:
- Employee Discounts
- Overtime Eligible
- Leadership Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunities for career growth
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
This position will be tasked with the following key objectives:
- Primarily working outdoors throughout Spring/Summer seasons
- Lifting, pushing, pulling various products and equipment
- Operate heavy equipment including a forklift, skid steer, etc.
Some positions will have the following work environment qualities.
- This role will primarily be located at our Orange location, with opportunities to travel some to our Madison location and other EverGRO locations on occasion
- For a detailed list of physical and other work requirements, please inquire with the HR team during the interview process
WHO WILL I BE WORKING FOR?
You will be working for a company rooted in the cooperative world, with history dating back to 1933, operating in the divisions of Agronomy, Energy, Animal Health and Farm Supplies. EverGRO Cooperative is built on the relationships we grow with our customers, without their support, business, and loyalty we would not be the successful Coop we are today!
EverGRO fosters an environment founded on the following values.
- Trust: we provide dependable & reliable services
- Quality Products: we offer a variety of reputable products
- Superior Customer Service: we strive to provide options & solutions to our customer's challenges
- Growth & Development: we value the talent within our team & encourage their growth both professionally and personally
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
No matter the position, EverGRO will always be looking for candidates that are:
- Creative, Adaptable, Committed & Passionate
For this role, we are looking for talent that can bring to the table the following.
- A valid Driver's License
- Able and willing to work overtime, potential weekend work based on seasonal needs
- Able and willing to become Forklift Certified
- Preferred knowledge and experience in agronomy/agriculture, preferably with seed, chemicals, inventory, crop protectants, etc.
- Dedication to safety and compliance
- A passion and enthusiasm to work with our cooperative customers to help improve and overcome any challenges related to their needs
- A desire to learn, grow and work as a cross-functional team member with other divisions within EverGRO
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
The first step is to complete our online application. We also encourage each applicant to attach a current resume. Your application will be reviewed by a member of our leadership team. If you look to be a good fit for the opportunity, you will be contacted for an initial phone interview.
We also encourage everyone to learn a bit more about EverGRO by visiting our website at, www.evergrofs.com and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/evergrocoop.
EverGRO Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions and skills required for this job. Functions and requirements may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job functions may vary by location.
