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Precision Planting is an innovative company that is changing the agriculture industry in remarkable ways. In only twenty years, we have helped redefine agriculture in the US and globally. Our products make growers more productive, increase yields, make current agricultural practices more sustainable, and reduce the costs to feed a growing world. Precision Planting is growing rapidly and has many new products and business opportunities it is pursuing to continue that growth. We are entrepreneurial in our DNA, fast‑paced in our actions, and value hard work, innovative thinking, open communications, and teamwork. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you to contribute, grow and succeed in your career.
The Precision Planting PTI Farm is a 400‑acre research farm located in Pontiac, IL. This farm showcases Precision Planting technology, core principles, and planting fundamentals on over 120 agronomy trials. Throughout the summer, Precision Planting invites growers from all over the world to come and learn agronomy and experience the technology first‑hand. PTI Farm Developmental Trainees will receive hands‑on experience in many different areas of agronomy at the Pontiac, IL location. This internship will focus on cutting‑edge agronomy and sound farming practices that are pertinent to today’s farmers. This full‑time position is designed for graduating college students that would like to be in an 18‑ to 24‑month training program that will see all aspects of the PTI Farm annual cycle, as well as be indoctrinated into the Precision Planting culture. Once the 18‑ to 24‑month training period expires, trainees will be in a well‑rounded position to be eligible to be placed within our organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Operate agricultural equipment to conduct product testing.
Perform daily field operations as needed such as tillage, planting, spraying, mowing, cultivating, fertilizer application.
Coordination, execution, and measurement of field‑based product trials.
Maintain plots in good visual condition during the growing season through mowing, weeding, and tilling.
Assistance with installation of field trial equipment.
Assistance with agronomy field days and other grower meetings.
Additional Skills
Ability to speak to large groups
Video and/or photography skills
Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
Your Compensation This position will pay within the range of $18.00/hr-$25.00/hr, based on experience.
Your Workplace You will work with wonderful AGCO colleagues in an onsite model from Pontiac, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!
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PTI Farm Developmental Trainee
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PTx Trimble
Precision Planting is an innovative company that is changing the agriculture industry in remarkable ways. In only twenty years, we have helped redefine agriculture in the US and globally. Our products make growers more productive, increase yields, make current agricultural practices more sustainable, and reduce the costs to feed a growing world. Precision Planting is growing rapidly and has many new products and business opportunities it is pursuing to continue that growth. We are entrepreneurial in our DNA, fast‑paced in our actions, and value hard work, innovative thinking, open communications, and teamwork. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you to contribute, grow and succeed in your career.
The Precision Planting PTI Farm is a 400‑acre research farm located in Pontiac, IL. This farm showcases Precision Planting technology, core principles, and planting fundamentals on over 120 agronomy trials. Throughout the summer, Precision Planting invites growers from all over the world to come and learn agronomy and experience the technology first‑hand. PTI Farm Developmental Trainees will receive hands‑on experience in many different areas of agronomy at the Pontiac, IL location. This internship will focus on cutting‑edge agronomy and sound farming practices that are pertinent to today’s farmers. This full‑time position is designed for graduating college students that would like to be in an 18‑ to 24‑month training program that will see all aspects of the PTI Farm annual cycle, as well as be indoctrinated into the Precision Planting culture. Once the 18‑ to 24‑month training period expires, trainees will be in a well‑rounded position to be eligible to be placed within our organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Operate agricultural equipment to conduct product testing.
Perform daily field operations as needed such as tillage, planting, spraying, mowing, cultivating, fertilizer application.
Coordination, execution, and measurement of field‑based product trials.
Maintain plots in good visual condition during the growing season through mowing, weeding, and tilling.
Assistance with installation of field trial equipment.
Assistance with agronomy field days and other grower meetings.
Additional Skills
Ability to speak to large groups
Video and/or photography skills
Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
Your Compensation This position will pay within the range of $18.00/hr-$25.00/hr, based on experience.
Your Workplace You will work with wonderful AGCO colleagues in an onsite model from Pontiac, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!
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