Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functionsProvides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair
Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats
Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers
Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service
Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings
Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed
Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at GROWMARK.com.
FS cooperatives and retail divisions in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland and Ontario, Canada still make up GROWMARK’s core membership. GROWMARK has now grown into an expansive system with $14.5 billion in annual sales (FY2022). With five wholly or partially-owned subsidiaries, six retail subsidiary divisions, and controlling interests in several related endeavors, the GROWMARK System is flourishing.
