What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Specialist position at SMBSC?
Job Overview
The Agriculturist plays a crucial role in the Cooperative's mission of maximizing sugar production and minimizing storage losses. This position is responsible for being the primary point of contact between the Cooperative and its shareholders, facilitating efficient production and storage of sugar beets.
Main Responsibilities
Key Skills and Qualifications
The Agriculturist plays a crucial role in the Cooperative's mission of maximizing sugar production and minimizing storage losses. This position is responsible for being the primary point of contact between the Cooperative and its shareholders, facilitating efficient production and storage of sugar beets.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide insight on planting, growing, harvesting, and delivering shareholder's sugar beet crop.
- Oversee the sugar beet receiving operations and monitor stored crop until it is processed.
- Work with a team of agriculturists, researchers, and shareholders to contribute to the Cooperative's mission.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Broad understanding of agronomy, agricultural, and business practices.
- Ability to evaluate information to determine best practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.
