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At Lennard Ag, you’ll join a large, full-service agriculture company utilizing cutting-edge technologies and practices. We offer a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with an emphasis on work-life balance and opportunities for training and advancement. We pride ourselves on our unique and energetic culture that brings together professionals from a variety of backgrounds into one seamless and committed team.
View our open positions below. This page is updated regularly, so if you don’t see something for you right now, check back soon. We look forward to hearing from you.
Some benefits of working for Lennard Ag Co. includes:
Varied workdays (no two days are the same)
Skill development
Opportunities to grow and benefit from career progression
Our company is fast growing
We give back, donating to charities in our area
Our harvest meal celebration is an annual appreciation meal for our employees
Our company is full service ( seed to packaging)
Agronomy Intern
Howe, Indiana
Department: Agronomy
Employment Type: Part-Time (Seasonal)
Salary Grade: $16-$20/hr
Overview: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that's been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company's modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community, and the people with whom they work.
At Lennard Ag you will gain real life exposure to working in the application of crop/soil sciences. You will be hands on out in our fields assisting with day-to-day agronomy operational needs.
Summary of Duties:
• Field Scouting and Monitoring: Check crop plant in fields for insects, diseases, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies regularly.
• Monitor Crop Growth and Development: Ensure overall yield potential for potato crop is pointed in the right direction.
• Soil Moisture Sampling and Analysis: Check the soil moisture levels of the fields at different points and assist with making recommendations to the irrigation/application schedule. Perform soil moisture tests as needed.
• Data Sample Collection and Record Keeping:
• Compiling and analyzing data.
• Assisting with lab results interpretations.
• Weekly collections of soil and petiole samples. Report observations made to the agronomy management staff.
• Gathering and recording field data in a mobile device will be done frequently.
• Operations: The intern will have the opportunity to work directly with our farm operations staff and assist them with necessary tasks to maintain the potato crop.
Work Experience Requirement:
• Basic understanding of agronomic principles and practices
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Prior experience with spreadsheets, presentations, word processing software.
• Proven ability to navigate internet-based tools (e.g tablets, computers, and mobile phones, etc.)
Education Requirement:
• Prefer candidate to be enrolled in a college or university and working towards a degree within the agriculture industry or similar field.
• High school diploma required
Skill Set Requirement:
• Must be eager to learn, flexible hours and demonstrate a hard work ethic
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of agriculture and crops
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and understand new concepts
• Valid Driver License
Motivations/Interests: Having a drive and passion for the agricultural industry and what the future holds will be a huge asset here
Motivations/Interests: Ability to get the job done in the safest and most effective way possible.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold
• Ability to lift and carry up to S0lbs
• Standing, walking, and operating equipment for prolonged periods as required to maintain
• Ability to collect tissue and soil samples in field environments.
Environmental Factors/Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in a professional, smoke-free office environment.
• Majority of the time will be sent out in the elements and activities may take place within a manufacturing setting that require PPE.
• Some travel may be required.
• Work environment required immediate response to snontaneaus
Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
Hours of operation will range from 8am to 4pm and may vary based on the demand of the operations.
Quality Standards: Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Supervision Received: Agronomist/Agronomy Administrator
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Please Note: This internship is designed to be hands on, providing practical experience in the agricultural field. This will serve as a stepping stone for a career in agronomy or another agricultural related field.
Truck Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $30-$32/hr
Overview: Truck Mechanics repair various types of trucks and diagnose issues to implement the proper solutions.
Department: Maintenance
Summary of Duties:
•Schedule, conduct, and perform all preventative maintenance/repair services (PM services) to ensure the equipment operates safely.
•Conduct DOT Inspections, Suspension Repair and Replacement, Electrical Trouble Shooting, Heating and AC Unit Repair
•Monitor tire wear and pressure continuously throughout the fleet daily
•Operating forklifts, power and hand moving equipment
•Changing and rotating of tires
•Ability to serve and communicate effectively with customers.
•Replace parts as needed
•Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises
•Interact with customers and replace malfunctioning parts to return working operation to truck components
Work Experience Requirement: Previous experience as a truck mechanic in an agricultural or factory-like setting is preferred.
Education Requirement: HS Diploma Required, Degree in Diesel Mechanics/Ag Technology Related Field is Preferred
Skill Set Requirement:
•Brake Certification Required
•Physical stamina
•Good hand eye coordination
•Mechanically inclined
•Detail-oriented
•Some computer knowledge, with the ability to diagnose warning codes
•Critical Thinking Skills
•Effective communication
•Ability to work well independently
•Team Player
•Reliable
•Excellent customer service skills
•Ability to life heavy equipment and parts regularly
Motivations/Interests: Ability to get the job done in the safest and most effective way possible.
Physical Requirements: This position requires exposure to all farm operations, as well as the maintenance/shop facility. Must be capable of lifting objects up to 50lbs regularly. Some physical demands of the job include lifting heavy objects, scooping, bending, twisting, turning, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to stand for extended periods. The weight of the objects may vary depending on the job task at hand. Physical fitness and stamina is also crucial in this job.
Environmental Factors/Working Conditions:
•Occasional activities may take place within a manufacturing setting that require PPE.
•Some travel may be required.
•Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
•Hours of operation will vary based on the task at hand
Quality Standards: Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Supervision Received: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Frank Hernandez)
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Staff Accountant
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $55,000-$65,000/yr
Overview of Company: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community, and the people with whom they work.
Overview of Position: Our company is seeking a motivated full-time on-site Staff Accountant with a high level of attention to detail. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks but not limited to: providing support to the accounting department, proficiency in QuickBooks, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, assist with month end close.
Summary of Duties:
•Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
•Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
•Confer with company officials and Management about financial asset utilization and audit results
•Assists in the preparation of company budgets as well as entering into Quickbooks.
•Prepare adjusting journal entries.
•Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
•Establish chart of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
•Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
•Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
•Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
•Mentor new employees if needed
•Payroll processing backup
•Preparing for year-end audit and special projects
•Helps with banks and credit card reconciliations
•Is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries
•Helps accounts payable and accounts receivable daily entries and helps spot check for accuracy
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
•At extensive experience in accounting or a related field
•Post secondary education may substitute for years of experience
Skill Set Requirements:
•Proficiency in QuickBooks
•Microsoft suite
•High attention to detail
•Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others
•Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management.
•Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior.
•Strong written and verbal communications skills
•Interpersonal skills - Shows courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people.
Working Conditions:
•Hours of operation will range from 8am to 5pm
•Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
Supervision Received: Reports to Controller
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Shop Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $19-25 an hour
Overview of Company: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community, and the people with whom they work.
Department: Maintenance
Summary of Duties:
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as
tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
• Schedule preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and
effective operations
• Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
• Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation
and making adjustments, as necessary.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Diagnose components to determine method of repair needed
• Safely operate a wide variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment
• Perform DOT Vehicle Inspections
• Service repair/inspection documentation-record details of repairs made
and parts used.
• Carry out machine shop duties as allocated in a timely manner
• Maintain parts inventory records
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
• Previous farm experience is recommended but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• At least a 2-year degree in ag mechanics or diesel technology
Skill Set Requirements:
• Welding experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight
deadlines.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, and holidays as needed to meet
production requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions to perform mechanical
repairs without supervision
Working Conditions:
• Standing and walking for longer periods of time
• Work is performed in a shop/farm operational setting
• Activities may require PPE.
• May be exposed to weather conditions such as dust, wind, wet, and humid
conditions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous
customer demands
• Hours of operation will range from 7am to 4pm and may vary based on the
demand of the crop, and what season we are in
Supervision Received: Maintenance Manager
Quality Standards: Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.