Production Agronomist
Production Agronomist
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Job Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
WHATS GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS WE ARE!
As a global growing and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Agronomist is responsible for overseeing crop health pest management and scouting as well as managing the research trials and projects completed by the agriculture department. The Agronomist should continually study the crops and soils to develop new methods to improve and increase the quality and production of the food crops.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regularly scout fields to monitor pest pressure crop health and quality
Manage all field sampling activities including tissue soil and residue sampling
Oversee all planning field activities and data collection in the test plots and for any infield trials
Work with field supervisors to plan fertilizer and chemical applications
Inventory management and procurement of agrichemicals and fertilizers
Assist crop manager with field planning and crop rotation plans
Seek out and evaluate new products for potential usage on VDF crops
Actively participate and take the lead on Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects
Assist with administrative duties as needed to maintain all farm records
Monitor and schedule proper use of all herbicides pesticides and fertilizers
Supervise spray and fertilizer applicators
Actively participate in the Agriculture Leadership Team and rolemodel leadership behaviors
Ensure that all safety procedures are followed. Work with the Safety department to continually improve safety awareness behavior and conditions.
In partnership with the Quality department facilitate internal and external audits
Ensure that all HAACP and Good Agriculture Practices are followed. Work with the Ag/Farm Plant Quality Team to continually improve product quality and food safety
Continually work towards improving efficiencies in Agriculture
Conduct all duties in an environmentally responsible manner
Perform any other duty as assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE:
1 years of experience with specialty crops or field research experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Strong scouting and pest identification skills
Strong technical agriscience skills
Familiar with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and email.
Developed listening verbal and written communication skills.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Must be a problemsolver who demonstrates good judgment.
Ability to work with a team and independently
Some travel is required with this position
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelors degree is preferred in Agronomy Horticulture or a related Ag field is preferred equivalent experience may also be considered
Candidate must be able to attain and keep active an Illinois Pesticide Applicators License
A Valid drivers license is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions including at times extreme cold and extreme heat. In addition portions of this job will be completed in an indoor office setting which may require sharing spaces with fellow employees and include noise from standard office equipment.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a familyfriendly valuesdriven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a positionspecific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Employment Type
Full-Time
