Agriculturist
American Crystal Sugar Company
Drayton, ND
Full-time
Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on October 30, 2024
Starting salary at $80,650 (on-site)
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Agriculturist in our Drayton District. The purpose of this position is to provide agronomic expertise to growers in the production of a high-quality beet crop and to maximize the recoverable sugar per acre.
The principal accountabilities of this position include:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Agriculturist in our Drayton District. The purpose of this position is to provide agronomic expertise to growers in the production of a high-quality beet crop and to maximize the recoverable sugar per acre.
The principal accountabilities of this position include:
- Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
- Makes recommendations to assist growers in the production of a high-quality beet crop and to increase recoverable sugar per acre while minimizing production costs.
- Maintains Grower Practice System to ensure appropriate information is available for decision making purposes.
- Maintains current knowledge of new research and technological changes to ensure growers receive up-to-date information on sugar beets.
- Assists in the implementation of new technology in crop production.
- Assists growers with harvest equipment and improved harvest techniques to maximize sugar recovery per acre.
- Ensures Shareholder compliance of company policies and requirements.
- Provides supervision of employees at receiving stations and compliance with company policies during harvest.
- Ensures stock transfers are complete and forwards to the Treasury department for Board approval.
An Equal Opportunity Employer