Operations Agronomist

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Operations Agronomist is a hands-on role responsible for supporting agronomy sales, crop input recommendations, and the daily execution of agronomic services. This position works closely with growers, applicators, and the operations team to ensure timely, accurate, and safe delivery of agronomy products and services. Ideal for someone who enjoys both fieldwork and operational leadership, this role is key to ensuring service excellence during busy planting, spraying, and harvest seasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Agronomic Support

• Assist with crop scouting, field evaluations, and agronomic data collection
• Provide input on product recommendations in coordination with agronomy sales staff
• Help growers interpret agronomic reports, precision ag data, and product performance
• Stay up to date on agronomy trends, seed traits, and crop protection strategies
• Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds

Operational Execution

• Assist with blending, loading, and delivery of crop inputs (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
• Operate or support custom application equipment (if licensed or trained)
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure products and equipment are field-ready
• Maintain facility and equipment cleanliness, safety, and inventory integrity
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Custom Application if qualified and/or if the need arises

Customer Service

• Serve as a trusted partner to growers during busy seasons
• Deliver products to customer locations when needed
• Assist with field calls, customer questions, or in-season issue resolution
• Ensure excellent follow-through on orders and service requests
• Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Business, or related field
• Some experience in agronomy, ag operations, or related fieldwork
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work with customers directly
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• CDL or ability to obtain one (if required for role)

Preferred:

• Commercial Applicator License or willingness to obtain
• Familiarity with agronomy software and precision ag tools
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating agricultural equipment
• Experience with seed, chemical, and fertilizer handling or blending

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to moderate to loud noise levels
• Occasionally exposed to oils, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally work in high, dangerous places

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Ability to use a shovel and broom
• Ability to communicate with others
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, grasp, walk, reach, use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to drive, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Must be able to visually see 20 feet or more, at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Requires concentrated attention
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. The Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. The Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.