Seasonal Crop Scout (Growmark) - Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Seasonal Crop Scout - AgVantage FS - Thornton, IA
Location: - (Thornton, Iowa, Mid-West United States, USA)
Organisation:  Growmark
Deadline:  28th Oct 2013
Job Type:   Contract
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary: N/A



AgVantage FS is a full-service agriculture and energy supplier dedicated to providing high quality products and services for the purpose of improving customer profitability. Headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in 27 counties; AgVantage FS sells seed, propane, fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, fuels and lubricants. They also provide services such as structure inspections and construction, grain marketing and precision farming applications. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, a regional agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.

Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.

Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.

Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.

Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings

Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and posses a basic understanding of production agriculture.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.

Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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