Assistant Plant Manager-Greenview, IL

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Mix and load pesticides and fertilizers
• Inventory management of seed, chemical and fertilizer
• Scout fields as directed
• Custom apply products as needed
• Provide agronomic support to local customers
• Provide agronomic advice to customers and staff
• Knowledge of the retail agronomy industry
• Answer questions concerning products
• Built and develop long-term relationships with customers, peers and suppliers
• Provide problem solving and understanding of customer needs to reach customers’ goals and expectations
• Knowledgeable of seed, chemical and fertilizer to make informed decisions
• Calls on regular or prospective customers to generate new business

Required Competencies

• Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Customer Focus
• Independent Self-Starter
• Ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

• The Assistant Manager will work at the Greenview Agronomic Services facility.
• This position may be working in cold or hot weather.

Classification/Expected Hours of Employment

• This position is a full time position and is non-exempt.
• Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday but seasonal overtime is required.

Travel

• Not applicable to this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Related preferred
• 4 years of agronomic experience required.
• Intermediate computer and software skills required.
• CDL is required.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to be on feet 8 hours a day.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.