Field Technician - Alachua, FL

About the role

The Field Technician supports Simplot Grower Solutions' mission of helping growers achieve success by providing operational, technical, and field support services. This role performs a variety of hands-on agronomic and operational activities, including soil and plant sampling, field scouting, inventory management, equipment operation and maintenance, product application support, and data collection.

The Field Technician works closely with Crop Advisors, Operations employees, and customers to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate execution of agronomic programs while delivering exceptional customer service and supporting overall location success.

Responsibilities

• Participating in and making sales calls to new and existing customers.
• Blending, delivery, delivery/transport and setup of equipment, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sales planning, and customer data management (as appropriate for the business).
• Soil sampling, plant sampling, product testing, product applications, and field scouting in production agriculture areas (as appropriate for the business).
• Assisting experienced salespeople/crop advisors with crop care/turf care activities, including computer input of application tracking, scouting reports, and other spreadsheets as needed.
• Participation in educational opportunities as identified and assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture.
• Experience or college courses in Marketing/selling preferred.
• A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off-road or on farm roads.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and proven ability to work with others to accomplish objectives.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Location

SGS Retail - Alachua, FL, United States