Agricultural Jobs PDF

Agricultural Jobs Farm workers - perform essential manual labor tasks under the supervision of farmers and ranchers. They harvest or inspect crops, assist in watering the plants, applying fertilizer and pesticides to control weeds and insects. Farm workers Growers - are responsible for taking car...

Agricultural Jobs Farm workers - perform essential manual labor tasks under the supervision of farmers and ranchers. They harvest or inspect crops, assist in watering the plants, applying fertilizer and pesticides to control weeds and insects. Farm workers Growers - are responsible for taking care and raising crops that involves proper management of the growing plants and its environment to keep the crops/plants healthy. Growers Grain Elevator operators - assist in maintaining essential quality standards of grains by properly storing, shipping and purchasing grains. They receive incoming grain deliveries, store the grain safely and they may assist in preparing outgoing shipments, drying grain and blending different grain types. Grain Elevator operators Agricultural equipment technicians - maintain, install and repair machines and implements. They perform preventive maintenance, which may involve refueling machines, replacing batteries, changing the oil and lubricating moving parts. Agricultural equipment technicians Purchasing agents - are responsible for buying agricultural products and raw materials at wholesale for processing and reuse. These professionals often have to meet specific purchasing quotas for processors. They work with several farming clients, who serve as suppliers of grain, milk and other agricultural products. Purchasing agents - are responsible for buying agricultural products and raw materials at wholesale for processing and reuse. These professionals often have to meet specific purchasing quotas for processors. They work with several farming clients, who serve as suppliers of grain, milk and other agricultural products. Farm warehouse managers - are responsible for overseeing all activities related to storing, shipping and receiving agricultural materials. They send and receive shipments, including loading and unloading products and materials. Agriculture specialists - perform administrative support and clerical tasks that focus on a certain aspect of farming. Some agriculture specialists focus on storage, which requires them to work with farmers to develop high-performing crop and grain storage and inventory systems. Sales representatives - sell materials and products to businesses and government agencies. They seek out prospective customers by attending trade shows, reviewing customer lists and following leads from existing clients. Environmental engineers - use science and engineering principles to design and apply solutions to problems that occur on agricultural sites. They assess environmental conditions including testing soil and analyzing drainage capabilities and develop improvements.