Pay: Starting at $17-20 per hour based on skills and experience.
Location: Must have the ability to live near the Kansas City, MO or Lawrence, KS area throughout duration of employment. Housing stipend available for eligible candidates.
Position Duration: March - August (flexible start and end dates)
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Answer Plot crews with managing regional plots, including; farm and drone equipment preparation & operation, seed prep, equipment transport, field operations, GIS applications, and some mapping.
- Execute foliar applications with a backpack sprayer, tissue samples, root ratings, and other metadata collection as necessary.
- Responsible for accurate mixing and application of fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications.
- Work safely following safety rules, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Keep current on agronomic products, trends, and precision agriculture technologies.
Competencies and Qualifications:
- Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in an agricultural related major or program
- General knowledge of regional crop growth and development. Satisfactory level of technical knowledge in agronomy, ag technology, and crop sciences preferred.
- Basic math skills, attentive to detail, and able to deliver results without direct supervision.
- Manage time and effectively prioritize work tasks.
- Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator's license.
- Frequently move, lift and carry boxes, tubs, and tools weighing 50-60 lbs., access and utilize farm equipment, and move or traverse on uneven ground.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (planting, post applications and pollination seasons) and occasionally stay overnight.
- Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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