Agronomy Technician

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $30k - $50k Per Year Agronomy Technician Farmers Cooperative Society

Occupation:

Agricultural Technicians

Location:

Sanborn, IA - 51248 Positions available: 1 Job #: 2081

Source:

Farmers Cooperative Society

Posted:

01/05/2026

Web Site:

www.farmerscoopsociety.com

Job Type:

Full Time Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Overall Job Function:

To assist lead and regional agronomist(s) in support activities and to maintain and to proactively build long-term, profitable relationships with customers for

Farmers Cooperative Society Essential Job Functions:

At Farmers Cooperative Society the Agronomy Tech will: Assist in support activities for lead and other agronomists including administrative work (blend sheets, customer and agronomist record keeping, seed product ordering and inventory management) and other activities with the objective of creating more sales time for agronomists. Technical agronomy support for agronomists and core customer base including field scouting, sampling, diagnostics, and understanding and providing some recommendations back to agronomists. Software and hardware lead and support person for SOILMAP for agronomy sales, operations, and administrative team. Includes accurate digital field set-up, product set-up, and customer information. Set-up and troubleshooting of application hardware and related systems. Expert familiarity of FCS IT systems that link to SOILMAP and related programs. Warehouse management including product ordering, inventory, and customer assistance. Operations support during key times of the year including operation of application equipment, product delivery, and assistance in around the yard, along with any other operational assistance. Equipment maintenance at the location. Attend key FCS meetings and training events. Work with agronomists, operations manager, and agronomy manager on professional skill development. Supervise summer agronomy intern for the region. Mentor and coach interns for the season. Coordinate day to day tasks for interns for best possible customer service and FCS workload needs. Work in various areas and on various projects related to the agronomy department. Participates in "special projects" when needed and other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Ability to operate and understand mobile equipment. Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks Maintains a clean and safe working environment, attention to unloading/loading trucks and moving equipment Ability to handle stressful situations professionally Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

Competencies:

High level of customer service focus Advanced computer technology skills Detail oriented Supports a consistent professional image of the company Observes safety policy and procedure as an absolute Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure Work ethic of the highest integrity Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines Effectively solve problems of the agronomy department Comfort in adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Qualifications:

High school diploma Progressive, positive work history Technology acumen including Microsoft and Apple software platforms, advanced computer use. Class A CDL with tanker and Haz Mat endorsement or ability to obtain. Custom application licenses or willingness to obtain. Certified Crop Advisor certification preferred.

Work Requirements:

This position is based in a fast paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season. While performing job functions the employee will be required Visit the Employer site for more details