What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker-Precision Tech position at MFA INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Agronomy Svcs Headquarters 6853 - Columbia, MO
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - Clerical
About The Opportunity
Objective:
To support the philosophy behind MFA’s precision agriculture programs, by providing top-notch service in order to provide our customers with an accurate and timely customer experience, leading to increased farm production and profitability. Additionally, assist with small scale research trials across the state testing MorCorn and MorSoy varieties and other products including fertilizer, seed treatments, fungicides, etc., and help facilitate MFA’s Training Camp.
Our expectations are that you:
- Are available and willing to work overtime (as needed)
- Are able to do heavy lifting, loading, climbing and bending (50-100 pounds)
- Are willing to learn how to grid soil sample and the process of turning that data into variable rate fertilizer prescriptions
- Are able to travel
You are right for this role if you:
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills required for dealing with the public and private sector.
- Have excellent time management and interpersonal skills required.
- Have excellent PC skills, including computer hardware, Windows operating software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. (SST Summit will be taught)
- Are organized, detail and goal-oriented
- Are a motivated self-starter
Highly qualified candidates will bring:
- Class E License required
- A farming, mechanical and/or computer background (helpful)
CANDIDATE EXPECTED OUTCOME:
- Understand MFA’s precision agronomy data management systems
- Understand trial set up and reasoning behind field research
- Greater understanding of MFA territory and our member owners
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