Field Technician - Alachua, FL

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• 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.

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads.

Other Information

Job Requisition ID: 26376

Travel Required: None

Location(s): SGS Retail - Alachua FL

Country: United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**