Student Worker - Precision Tech

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

To support the philosophy behind MFA’s precision agriculture programs by providing top-notch service to provide our customers with an accurate and timely customer experience, leading to increased farm production and profitability. Additionally, assist with small-scale research trials across the state testing MorCorn and MorSoy varieties and other products including fertilizer, seed treatments, fungicides, etc., and help facilitate MFA’s Training Camp.

Our expectations are that you

• Are available and willing to work overtime (as needed)
• Are able to do heavy lifting, loading, climbing, and bending (50-100 pounds)
• Are willing to learn how to grid soil samples and the process of turning that data into variable rate fertilizer prescriptions
• Are able to travel

You are right for this role if you

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills required for dealing with the public and private sector.
• Have excellent time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Have excellent PC skills, including computer hardware, Windows operating software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. (SST Summit will be taught)
• Are organized, detail and goal-oriented
• Are a motivated self-starter

Highly qualified candidates will bring

• Class E License required
• A farming, mechanical and/or computer background (helpful)

CANDIDATE EXPECTED OUTCOME

• Understand MFA’s precision agronomy data management systems
• Understand trial setup and reasoning behind field research
• Greater understanding of MFA territory and our member-owners