What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Agronomist/Custom Applicator position at Synergy Community Cooperative?
What it means to be a Synergy Employee:
At Synergy our employees enjoy a casual, fun environment working among great people in a family-oriented locally owned culture! Commitment to our employees, customers and community are at the heart of our organization. As a Synergy employee you can expect competitive wage, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, continuous training & development and more!!
What youll be doing:
This position performs an exciting variety of duties including product recommendation & sales, soil testing, deliveries, and agriculture chemical/fertilizer application. Employees in this role have the opportunity to operate variety of agriculture equipment. On occasion, this position may help out in the warehouse and/or ag equipment shops to maintenance equipment and facilities.
Youre good at:
- Making trusted agriculture product recommendations
- Safely operating a commercial vehicle
- Being reliable and on-time
- Working independently to achieve goals
- Doing what it takes to get the job done
- Performing at a quick pace while having fun
- Being a trusted co-worker who always thinks of safety and security
Were Looking for:
- Related agriculture experience
- Valid CDL or willingness to obtain
- Commercial chemical applicators license or willingness to obtain
- Safe driving records
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to climb truck/equipment ladders and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
Extra awesome if you have:
- 2- or 4-year degree in an Agronomy related field of study
- Crop advisor certification
Why working for a co-op rocks!
First and foremost, we know how to work hard and keep it light at the same time! Our core values encompass fun, honesty, community, employee growth and safety. As a cooperative, we are a member-owned business that has a special commitment to helping our members and their communities. Thats because cooperatives, unlike many businesses, are locally owned and operated. Cooperatives are a critical part of the self-help tradition of America. When you work for us, you are part of a tradition and family!
We have a lot to offer you including:
- Competitive wage
- You pick your medical insurance plan; we have options for you!
- Affordable dental and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short term & long-term disability
- Optional life for employee and dependents
- 401k with a 6% employer match
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
- Great people and a fun culture
- Relaxed work environment, and more!!
Synergy Cooperative 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
