KMR offers a little of everything - corn breeding, agronomic research, seed corn production, and diversified farming operation. We are looking for someone with proven agronomy and crop production experience. While operating agricultural and research equipment are part of the job, ensuring proper settings, calibrations, timings are top priorities along with planning, scheduling, and marketing.
For over 25 years, KMR has evaluated developmental products with a small team of hard-working people who get along on and off the job. Now, as our proprietary line of genetics expands to production and retail stages, we seek outgoing, motivated additions to our team.
If you like a constantly changing environment, working in the fields and on equipment, enjoy working with a small group of like-minded individuals and want your input and hard work valued, apply today!
Primary Job Responsibilities at kmr
- Actively participate in all field research operations including planting, harvest, in-season data collection, spraying, etc in field locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota
- Actively participate in farm and production activities, such as planting, weed control, detasseling, harvest in local fields
- Assist with equipment evaluation, technology use, maintenance, repair and fabrication
- Facility maintenance and repair including snow removal, weed control & structural repairs
- Seed handling and delivery
- Managing crop inputs, including production plan, marketing, purchasing, etc
- Assist with facility design, upgrades and project implemenation
- Other duties may be assigned to match successful applicants interests and skills
Requirements for kmr Agronomy Field Operations
- Degree in agronomy or related program
- Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsement
- Minimum three years crop production experience with practical independent agronomy decision making
- Ability to travel and work seasonal long hours (no Sundays)
- Iowa Pesticide Applicator's license or ability to obtain
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs, walk through fields mount and operate farm equipment
Benefits at kmr:
- Competitive merit-based pay
- 401k with Profit Sharing and 3% company contribution
- Health insurance with dental & vision
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Holiday Pay
- Additional miscellaneous benefits such as maternity/paternity leave, community involvement incentive and more
- Company vehicles and credit card for all business related expenses
- We do not work Sundays and only seasonal Saturdays
Company Culture at kmr:
- Small agriculture research program with a close-knit team
- Casual, rural setting
- Family owned business where employees work directly with owners
- Owners like to tailor duties to employee's specific interests and skills
- Input and ideas encouraged, creativity rewarded, honesty and commitment expected
Hiring Process at kmr:
- Applicant should read duties, requirements and expectations carefully. If resume does not demonstrate requirements are met, please include cover letter or explanation.
- Indeed application must include resume and answers to screening questions. Further explanation of how you feel you are a fit for kmr is welcome.
- Applications are generally reviewed within 2 hours.
- Applicants who meet requirements are contacted with 24 hours confirming receipt of application including follow-up questions, if necessary. Note: confirmation is no longer given for applicants who do not demonstrate an understanding of position or meet position requirements.
- The top candidates may be contacted for an initial phone introduction, virtual or in-person interview starting ten days from posting date.
- A second interview for the top candidate(s) will follow the initial interview within one week.
- If a candidate is selected, a verbal and written offer will be made within 7 days of interview.
- If no candidates are selected by August 31, position will remain unfilled and the application process will end.
- All applicants who meet position requirements will receive regular updates as to their application status, including when their application is no longer under consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- agriculture or agronomy: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Carroll, IA 51401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
