Job Description

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Salary: $20-24/hour

The Agronomy Office and Operations Assistant supports daily operations at a retail agronomy facility by providing high-quality customer service and administrative support. This role involves direct communication with customers and employees, accurate invoice and inventory management, reporting and planning, and maintaining organized records. The position also supports plant operations as needed to ensure efficient facility performance.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, sales staff, operations employees, and home office personnel.
• Perform accurate and timely billing for customer purchases of products and services using published pricing and approved procedures.
• Utilize Agvance software to create blend tickets, product bookings, delivery tickets, and other documentation required for daily operations.
• Assist sales staff with planning activities using the Agvance planning module.
• Maintain organized and accurate customer accounts and information for efficient retrieval and reporting.
• Generate sales, marketing, and management reports as requested.
• Become familiar with all agronomy department programs and procedures.
• Order agronomy products as needed, including seed, crop nutrients, and crop protection products.
• Accurately record, track, and report inventory in accordance with agronomy management requirements.
• Must have experience or be willing to learn how to operate loaders, forklifts, and other powered equipment as needed.
• Order and maintain office supplies necessary to conduct business professionally and efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and employees.
• Occasionally run local errands or provide transportation assistance as requested.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for other administrative positions when needed.
• Pick up or deliver local products or materials as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one to two years of related office experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional communication, typing, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Strong business knowledge with demonstrated skills in collaboration, communication, customer service, decision-making, and continuous skill development.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work with billing, planning, and blending software systems and to create spreadsheets for business functions.
• While performing duties pertaining to this job, individual may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distant vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Ability to operate a forklift/loader or willing to learn.

Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. 

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

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