Jr Farm Technician

Pay Band:M

This position is required to be on-site.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

The Junior Farm Technician plays an important role in executing applied field research and development (R&D). They will assist with validation of commercial whole acre solutions to support and drive the vision to create a world-class Innovation farm, that showcases Nutrien's capabilities and drives rapid adoption of locally validated solutions. Primary responsibilities include the implementation and maintenance of field scale demonstrations including field preparation, planting, cultivation, tillage, pre and post applications, harvest, and data summary.

What you will do:

• Assist the Farm Manager with completing objectives while focusing on the implementation of new ideas in agronomical sound ways.
• Oversee and implement various field trials and demonstrations in corn and soybeans.
• Field preparation, planting, tillage, pre- and post-applications, harvest, and data summaries.
• In season data collection including soil and plant samples, storage, and shipment.
• Maintain all equipment and facilities in accordance with applicable SOPs in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of commercial farm equipment including but not limited to combines, tractors, sprayers, tillage, planting equipment, UTV's, mowers, and both gas and battery powered landscaping equipment.
• Operate and maintain a company vehicle.
• Follow all safety programs, maintain training, and compliance with the Nutrien Innovative Farm.
• Provide guidance and/or oversee seasonal farm staff.
• Assist in preparing and conducting all plot tours, field days, and training events. Including event set up and clean up.
• Snow removal management including plowing, salting walkways, cleaning floors, placing wet floor signs, etc.
• Collaborate with strategic partners on trial design, implementation of demonstrations, and showcasing physical and digital products and systems.
• Assist at other Innovation Farm sites as needed.
• Increased work hours during specific peak seasons and event seasons anticipated.
• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.




• Advanced degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or related discipline preferred.




• 2+ years of related experience required, preferably in consultative agronomic experience and/or production farming or experimental management of row crops.
• Illinois crop pesticide license (Commercial Pesticide Applicator)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in field plot techniques, crop husbandry, and knowledge of modern agricultural practices.
• Ability and experience operating commercial farm equipment.
• Effectively demonstrated self-motivation, assertiveness, initiative, and results orientation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with or the ability to learn Precision software such as Echelon.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification and Current pesticide application license preferred.
• Active participation in one or more professional agricultural organizations preferred.
• FAA part 107 drone certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role, in Champaign, IL, is between $59,200 - $101,400 annually. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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