Posted Date 03/20/2023 Company Pratum Co-op Job Title Crop Advisor - Junction City, OR Job Description
Purpose
The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.
The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Advise on and offer Pratum’s product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions
- Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management
- Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development
- Take soil and tissue samples and send to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed
- Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag)
- Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields
- Complete reports as required and requested
- Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum’s strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/trainings as requested
Expectations
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
- Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
- Integrity: always doing the right thing
- Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
- Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
- Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
- Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
- Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
- Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
- Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
- Maintain essential certifications/licenses, obtaining continuing education as required and staying up to date with crop technology as much as possible
- Ethical and environmentally responsible advice for customers
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelors of Science degree in agri-science or related degree
- 3+ years of experience
Preferred Skills
- Efficient and effective customer management, meeting multiple customer needs (including patience and respect with difficult or negative customer circumstances)
- Efficient, effective and confident communication with customers
- Ability to work well with others
Additional Notes . . .
- Equipment Provided: Laptop and accessories, credit and fuel cards, pickup (or vehicle allowance), cell phone (or phone allowance), quad
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Contact Name Brandi Hollstein Contact Phone # (503) 364-3353 Contact Email bhollstein@pratumcoop.com Full Job Description PDF Job-Description-Ag-Crop-Advisor-JC.pdf
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Posted Date 03/20/2023 Company Pratum Co-op Job Title Crop Advisor - Salem, OR Job Description
Purpose
The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.
The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Advise on and offer Pratum’s product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions
- Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management
- Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development
- Take soil and tissue samples and send to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed
- Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag)
- Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields
- Complete reports as required and requested
- Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum’s strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/trainings as requested
Expectations
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
- Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
- Integrity: always doing the right thing
- Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
- Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
- Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
- Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
- Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
- Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
- Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
- Maintain essential certifications/licenses, obtaining continuing education as required and staying up to date with crop technology as much as possible
- Ethical and environmentally responsible advice for customers
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelors of Science degree in agri-science or related degree
- 3+ years of experience
Preferred Skills
- Efficient and effective customer management, meeting multiple customer needs (including patience and respect with difficult or negative customer circumstances)
- Efficient, effective and confident communication with customers
- Ability to work well with others
Additional Notes . . .
- Equipment Provided: Laptop and accessories, credit and fuel cards, pickup (or vehicle allowance), cell phone (or phone allowance), quad
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Contact Name Brandi Hollstein Contact Phone # (503) 364-3353 Contact Email bhollstein@pratumcoop.com Full Job Description PDF Job-Description-Ag-Crop-Advisor.pdf
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Posted Date 02/16/2023 Company Pratum Co-op Job Title Pratum Seed Field Production Job Description
Purpose
The purpose of this job is to develop grower relationships to secure necessary seed production, monitor production fields for quality purposes, and manage seed production to contract quality specifications, fulfilling Pratum’s mission is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.
The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Effectively manage current grower relationships and pursue new growers as required for growth and varietal expansion.
- Monitor fields for quality and yield projections to assist in marketing of seed.
- Collect samples at outside warehouses and monitor/communicate test results with growers as needed.
- Deliver seed stock to growers in a timely manner and assist production manager in managing seed stock inventory.
- Manage grower contracts for all fields that are produced under contractual agreements.
- Participate in grower field days and sales meetings as needed.
- Maintain accurate grower records and updated acres/yields on company computer system in a timely manner.
Expectations
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
- Function in a way that fulfills Partum’s Values:
- Integrity: always doing the right thing
- Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
- Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
- Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
- Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
- Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
- Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
- Come to work with a positive attitude, contributing to a winning culture
- Willing to work overtime hours during busy seasons
- Flexibility: the ability to adapt quickly to a changing business environment
- Come to work with a positive attitude, contributing to a winning culture.
- Teamwork with the overall MVS team
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in agri-science or related degree
- 2-to-3 years of experience a plus
- On-the-job training available
Preferred Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Efficient, effective, confident, and courteous communication with customers
- Ability to work well with others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Strong organizational ability
- Attention to detail, while managing multiple tasks
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Contact Name Brandi Hollstein Contact Phone # (503) 364-3353 Contact Email careers@pratumcoop.com Full Job Description PDF Job-Description-Pratum-Seed-Field-Production.pdf
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Posted Date 01/27/2023 Company Ioka Farms, Inc Job Title Supply Chain Administrator Job Description Ioka Marketing is seeking a skilled and outgoing individual to join our dynamic team. This person should have strong written and verbal communication skills, with a good sense of humor to complement our office team’s thriving culture. High follow thru with attention to detail, and be flexible and eager to learn.
A 4-year degree or equivalent office experience is required. QuickBooks background is preferred but not required. Strong technology skills in Microsoft office suite. Ability to be a part of a fast-paced office team and maintain a positive attitude.
Responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to answering phones, greeting and providing exceptional service to customers and vendors, input and process customer orders for sales team, and collaborate with other members of Ioka marketing and Farms daily.
Full-time position requires seasonal schedule flexibility, and occasional domestic travel for industry training. The ideal candidate will appreciate cooperation that requires on site work at rural office, with beautiful views of Oregon agriculture.
Qualified applicants must submit resume by following this link: https://airtable.com/shruerXI5dwLSgdvA by February 17, 2023.
Competitive wage + Benefits include PTO, health, dental, vision insurance, Simple IRA Match, Paid Volunteer time for Agriculture Community support and Cell Phone.Contact Name Jennifer Wall Contact Phone # (458) 265-9693 Contact Email jennifer@iokafarms.com Full Job Description PDF
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