What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Soil Sampler - Seasonal position at Farmers Edge?
Farmers Edge is a global leader in agriculture technology! Our mission is to create the world's most comprehensive digital platform to empower and connect stakeholders across the ecosystem. We're passionate about sustainable farming and put innovation at the forefront of everything we do. Together, we're leading the next agricultural revolution creating intelligent technologies to help farmers and their trusted advisors be more efficient and successful in improving how food is produced and distributed to a rapidly growing global population. Our Team Members are passionate, enterprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment!
Reporting to a District Operations Manager, you will use GPS equipment and specialized vehicles to collect soil samples from our customer's fields, to be analyzed for a Farmers Edge laboratory. In this role you will travel and sample a territory in and around Fargo, North Dakota.
What you'll be doing:
- Travel to assigned rural locations to take core soil samples from grower's fields
- Ensure quality control and accurate recording of sample data
- Regularly communicate with leadership to discuss field conditions
- Sampling database administration and maintenance
- Safe operation of motorized vehicles and specialized sampling equipment
What you'll need to be successful:
- Valid driver's license* for designated province/state of employment;
- Some agricultural experience would be an asset;
- Ability to carry up to 20 kg;
- Ability to travel, often to rural areas
- Availability to work a combination of days, evenings and/or weekends
With competitive pay, flexible schedules, and acre based bonuses, our seasonal position offers a unique and rewarding experience that you won't want to miss.
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*The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of, and maintain an acceptable driving record, consistent with our Vehicle Use Policies, to be eligible for employment with Farmers Edge.
Farmers Edge is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and collaborating with team members and candidates to identify and remove barriers to employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons and will work to find reasonable accommodations at all stages of recruitment and throughout a team member's employment.
