Range and Pasture Agronomist TN, North AL, North MS
Description
About GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. Seeking employees who share our dedication, we're a leading agricultural inputs company in the Southeastern U.S., operating in over 100 communities across ten states.
If you're passionate about rural America and its farmers, join us. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering an inclusive workplace in a vital industry. Apply now to be part of our hardworking, passionate team.
Summary/Objective
The individual will provide agronomic knowledge, technical support, and leadership to locations and growers in their assigned market. The role will focus on developing and implementing effective and efficient field production practices in collaboration with team members, location staff, and growers. Individuals will capitalize on agronomic knowledge to help customers achieve the highest quality, best product performance, and yield in forage production. The individual must have a comprehensive understanding of the livestock industries for which the forages are being produced.
Essential Functions
- Oversee acreage planning, strategy, education, and resource allocation for range and pasture agronomy field activities within assigned territory.
- Work with grower customers and locations on range and pasture strategies to accomplish grower and location customer goals.
- Manage field trials and plot work, as geographically appropriate, to answer grower and location questions and solve in-field issues.
- Provide insight and direction to Greenpoint’s crop protection, crop nutrient, and seed teams on in-field product and seed performance and market trends.
- Develop cost-effective, environmentally sound methods of enhancing yields.
- Keeps abreast of current agronomic practices, and environmental issues related to pasture and range agronomy.
- Establish and maintain relationships with growers, vendors, and university and extension faculty.
- Serve as a technical expert across a broad range of field activities.
- Assist in strategic planning for the Range & Pasture business as markets change.
- Establish and support individual and team performance goals that are attainable and aligned with business strategy.
- Promote health, safety, and environmentally friendly practices.
- Evaluate and analyze the local competitive seed and crop protection environment.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and requirements and identify new research opportunities.
- Ensure federal and state EPA requirements and procedures, foreign country regulatory requirements, USDA, and any other regulatory requirements and guidelines are adhered to as they apply to products used in the field.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- May provide direction to other individuals such as interns.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or animal sciences
• Specific position qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
o Skill Level I – Entry level; works under the supervision of the manager
o Skill Level II – Recognized locally; works without supervision with direction from manager
o Skill Level III – Recognized throughout the state; provides direction for the program in the region
o Skill Level IV – Recognized regionally (multi-state), responsible for the direction of the program in the region
o Skill Level V (future) – Recognized across regions (multi-state), responsible for the direction of the program
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge and expertise in forage production and weed management preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of products and salesmanship skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and problem-solver
• Curiosity about range and pasture issues and ability to find answers
• Passionate about customer service and a continuous learner
• Well-developed organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multi-task
• Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Ability to communicate with associates and customers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in both field and office work environments. Physical work in the field may require exposure to outdoor environmental conditions, such as changes in heat/cold, wet conditions, loud noises, exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, and other common agricultural hazards.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. In field conditions, medium-level lifting (up to 30+ pounds). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Disability
401K
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Personal Choice Days
Paid Volunteer Time
and more….
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
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