Top 6 Crop production technician Jobs in Illinois

Station Technician Champaign
KWS Group —Champaign, IL
- $25.50 - $28.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Agricultural Research Technician (Dixon Springs) - Animal Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $23.63 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Seasonal Packager
Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. —Tolono, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Reliable transportation
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E/I Technician
FMC Corporation —Wyoming, IL
- $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Agronomy Technology Technician
Ag-Land FS, Inc. —Tremont, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Maintenance Technician ($20 - $22/hour)
Schaeffer Oil —Du Quoin, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Plant Nutrient Extension Coordinator (INTERNAL ONLY)
Central State University —Wilberforce, OH
 Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with required liability insurance for regular travel to project farms.

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Station Technician Champaign

KWS Group -
Champaign, IL

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$25.50 - $28.00 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Computer operation
Agricultural machinery servicing
Outdoor work experience
Commercial truck driving
Spreadsheets
Agricultural machinery repair
Field tractors
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Productivity software
Pesticide Applicator's License
Material handling equipment operation
Mechanical systems repair

Full Job Description

Join our Champaign Agricultural Research team! KWS Cereals USA is looking for a Farming Technician who will support the wheat farming activities by creating or executing work plans for all aspects of trial andd equipment maintenance activities including all field and workshop dudties. This permanent position is a full time and located in Champaign, IL.

Essential job functions:

Operate planting, tillage, and harvest equipment including proprietary technology and hardware.
Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance including fabrication and repairs. Including designing and fabricating unique machinery as needed.
Operate the required proprietary software for data collection and record keeping.
Operate commercial vehicles and forklifts.
Mix chemicals for pesticide applications. Organize, direct and apply pesticides to field sites as needed.
May utilize spreadsheets to analyze work plans and make recommendations.
Train and provide work direction to seasonal workers and coordinate schedules as needed.
Ensure work plans are executed according to due dates and deadlines to ensure successful completion of trials.
Ensure Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
Meet attendance requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

Knowledge of crop production, farming practices, and farm equipment operation and repair.
Good mechanical skills.
Ability to work outdoors.
Ability to work non-standard hours when needed.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a forklift driver’s license.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicators license.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft O4ce, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
HS diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

BA/BS in Agriculture or related degree.
2+ years of applicable work experience working in crop farming and/or field-based research environment.
People management skillsWorking environment:

Our offer:

Competitive salary ($25.5 - $28 per hour) and bonus system
Health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
Professional training and development opportunities

Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.), which will include outdoor work and exposure to different pollens. Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekends, night shifts, and holidays). Ability to work individually and within a team setting. Travel as needed which may include overnights.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and bend and twist. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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