Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 8-19-24
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Executive Director for Wisconsin Agri-Business Association
A little about the business: At Wisconsin Agri-Business Association our mission is to grow the prosperity of Wisconsin's agribusinesses through advocacy, education, and engagement. The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has a long, proud history. A merger in 2012 between the Wisconsin Crop Production Association and the Wisconsin Agri-Service Association made the organization what it is today, but our origins trace back all the way to 1936. No matter what our organization's name has been, our commitment to Wisconsin's agribusiness industry has never wavered. Our board of directors and staff are dedicated to the industry and to providing programs and services designed to strengthen the future of agriculture.
We are looking for our next Executive Director based in Madison, WI as our current Director retires. In this role you will be responsible for the overall operations, programs, and performance of the association. You will report directly to the WABA Board of Directors and operate the association under the policies created by the Board of Directors. The position is a full-time salaried position that may require excessive hours of work.
What you'll do:
- Hire, supervise and evaluate the WABA staff.
- Develop annual operating budgets for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Provide professional involvement with WABA membership, building respect, confidence, trust and a positive working relationship.
- Create a positive working relationship with elected officials important to WABA members, including federal legislators, state legislators, the Governor’s office, local mayors, town and county boards, law enforcement, and others.
- Actively participate and maintain good working relations in agricultural advocacy groups such as the Wisconsin Agriculture Coalition and others.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with health and dental benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 50% matching contribution to a qualified pension program.
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Farm Equipment Operator forA & W Farm Operations
A little about the business: Welcome to A&W Farm Operations! We manage a substantial 2,850 acres of farmland and operate a small-scale, grass-fed cattle operation with custom grazing services. With three building locations and five bin sites, our farm is dedicated to maintaining high standards of morals, integrity, and work ethic. We prioritize a safe and flexible work environment to balance quality of life with the timely completion of tasks.
We’re hiring a Farm Equipment Operator to join our team in Cambridge, IA (about 20 miles southeast of Ames).
What you will be doing:
- Operating various types of farm equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, etc.
- Operate tractors for tillage practices, planting, and manure application.
- Utilize sprayers to apply biological nutrients across fields.
- Manage combines for harvesting wheat, oats, sunflowers, corn, and soybeans.
- Drive semi-trailers with hopper bottoms for transporting grain from fields to storage bins and elevators.
- Valid Class A CDL with experience operating semi-trailers.
- Proven experience in operating large farm equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude for minor equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Ability to work flexible hours and longer shifts during peak seasons.
We offer competitive compensation $28-$32 per hour depending on experience, paid vacation, company vehicle, income sharing, and retirement options.
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Service Technician - Ag Equipment for Kaeb Sales
A little about the business: Welcome to Kaeb Sales, Inc! We are a family-owned business that has provided innovative milking and manure handling solutions within the dairy industry since 1989. We currently operate out of eight offices across five midwestern states, and maintain a small, tight-knit team.
We’re hiring a full-time Service Technician – Ag Equipment to join our team in Rensselaer, IN. In this role, you will be an integral part of our growing Service team. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, modifying, and installing dairy equipment, manure equipment, and refrigeration systems. Flexibility is a must in our high-demand, ever-changing industry.
What you will be doing:
- Install and service various dairy equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs
- Provide after-hours support and communication to customers
- Maintain and operate work vehicle
- Drive to customer sites to perform necessary work
What we’re looking for:
- Understanding of conventional and robotic milking and manure handling equipment (GEA, Lely)
- Ability to troubleshoot air compressors and commercial refrigeration systems
- General knowledge of dairy production systems and processes (CIP, milk handling, vacuum, cow care, etc)
- Fabrication and welding (Plasma table, lathe, TIG, MIG, stick)
- Ability to create 2D drawings and 3D models (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks)
We offer competitive hourly wages from $18 - $35/hr depending on experience, plus benefits including 401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, overtime pay, on-call double pay, and bonus opportunities.
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Regional Sales Manager for Carne
A little about the business: At Carne (part of the Gibby Group), we provide by-product removal solutions by resolving food production issues with technology and innovation. We remove thousands of pounds of various products and market hundreds of semi loads each week across several states under the Gibby Group.
We are seeking a Regional Sales Manager based in or around Fort Wayne, IN or Toledo, OH, who will be responsible for new sales and opportunities through personal marketing efforts, negotiating agreements with new customers, and managing load volumes and price changes for existing customers across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
What you would be doing:
- Achieve new sales and opportunities through personal marketing efforts.
- Negotiate agreements with new plant customers with the assistance of the DBD.
- Responsible for arranging new projects by finding customers and contractors.
- Manage load volume and price changes for existing plants, farms, and haulers.
- Responsible for the profit and loss performance of the assigned region including achieving target margin but excluding corporate overhead.
What we're looking for:
- BS/BA degree (MBA or MS preferred) or relevant & equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead a diverse team and customer base.
- Excellent people management skills.
We offer competitive compensation depending on experience, group health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(K), cell phone and service, company vehicle, flexible vacation/personal time program, and much more.
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Planting Manager for Grimmway Farms
A little about the business: Welcome to Grimmway Farms! Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth’s natural resources and its family of employees.
We are looking for a Planting Manager to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. This position will be responsible for all the field operations related to planting and scheduling for potato production. This position will collaborate closely with other members of the potato farming team, variety development personnel, and farm managers.
What you would be doing:
- Responsible for scheduling planting operations in cooperation with Director of Potato Operations and/or Farm Managers.
- Ensure flexibility in operations to ensure schedule is satisfied irrespective of weather conditions. Manage planting crews consisting of planting supervisors, planting operators, tractor drivers, and graders.
- Maintain accurate time and attendance records for planting crew employees and submit to payroll in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of different potato varieties and seed sources.
Our Ideal Hire Brings:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture preferred but not required in lieu of direct experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as service vehicles, tractors, and planters.
- Experience working with FLC’s and/or staffing services.
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge in planting, farming operations, powered equipment, and potato planting equipment.
- Must be knowledgeable of organizational policies and procedures.
We offer a salary range between $90,000-$110,000 a year with a bonus opportunity. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, health benefits, retirement plan, paid PTO, paid holidays, and more.
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The opportunities within the agriculture industry are endless. Whether you are looking to start your journey or take the next step in your agriculture career, there is a place for you. Go to AgHires.com to search thousands of current job openings, ranging from agronomy jobs to marketing jobs to service technician jobs. New jobs are uploaded to our website daily.
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