Field Technician Ontario, OR
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Job Location:
Ontario, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role will partner with experienced Salespeople/Crop Advisors to support the sales effort and service activities and learn the Salesperson/Crop Advisor function. The Field Tech will participate in a personalized training program to develop competencies in selling appropriate product and supplies to industry customers and to learn support operations through functions such as blending delivery equipment setup and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Participating in and making sales calls to new and existing customers.
- As appropriate for the business: blending delivery delivery/transport and setup of equipment equipment maintenance inventory management sales planning customer data management etc.
- As appropriate for the business: Soil sampling plant sampling product testing product applications and field scouting in production agriculture areas.
- Assisting experienced salespeople/crop advisors with crop care/turf care activities to also include computer input of application tracking scouting reports and other spreadsheets as needed.
- Participation in educational opportunities as identified and assigned by management.
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Typical Education
| High school diploma or general education degree (GED) |
Skills & Relevant Experience
- A farm background (or some experience on a farm) highly preferred
- Some knowledge of agriculture preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
- Highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Strong communication and presentation skills and proven ability to work with others to accomplish objectives
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs
- Experience or college courses in Marketing/selling preferred
Requirements
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads
- Ability and willingness to obtain Pesticide Consultants License
- Ability and willingness to obtain Commercial Drivers License
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Other Information
Combination of education and/or experience will be considered for this position
Job Requisition ID:24665
Travel Required:Up to 25%
Location(s):SGS Retail - Ontario
Country:United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
