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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)
CDL Truck Driver
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $28.50/hr
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.
This role is responsible for ensuring timely and complete delivery of orders or overseeing the quality and efficiency of delivery drivers and operations.
Summary of Duties:
•Record Keeping: Maintain a detailed log of working hours, mileage, and any incidents that occur in compliance with state and federal regulations, interacting with customers in a professional manner.
•Vehicle Maintenance: Perform pre- and post- trip vehicle inspection reports. Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks and report any mechanical issues in a timely manner.
•Compliance: Strong knowledge of safety regulations, maximum miles driven, etc. Obeying and following applicable traffic laws, complying with ICC and DOT Regulations.
•Driving: Navigate narrow roads and complicated intersections, pick-up and safely transport goods to the intended destination, check weather conditions, road reports before departure, and ensure vehicle cleanliness is maintained.
•Customer Service Skills: Strong communication and coordination with dispatchers, and vendors.
Work Experience Required:
•Previous knowledge of dealing with agricultural commodities/products is preferred but not required
•Two years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
• Valid Class A CDL Required, this may have been obtained through a Truck Driving Institute or School
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
Skill Set Requirement:
•Clean driving record with no moving violations
•Ability to pass pre-employment DOT Drug Screen
•Proficiency with using GPS and other routing systems
•Map reading and routing planning experience
•Reliable and dependable work ethic
•Good vision and coordination and hand eye coordination
•Knowledge and ability to park and maneuver heavy/larger equipment
Physical Requirement:
•Must possess a Valid Class medical card
•Ability to perform light truck maintenance and lift 50 pounds comfortably.
Environmental Factor/Working Conditions:
•Work environment may require immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
•Hours of operation will range based on the demand of the customer, and more specifically will align with the driver group they are fulfilling.
•Route Type: OTR
Supervision Received: Logistics Coordinator
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. Employees may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Logistics Administrative Coordinator
Howe, Indiana
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.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics Administrative Coordinator to support and enhance our daily logistics operations. This role is critical in ensuring smooth communication between drivers, third-party vendors, and international teams, while maintaining accurate records and assisting with regulatory and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Summary of Duties:
•IFTA Tracking & Reporting: Maintain records and assist with compliance requirements related to the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Collect and report vehicle data such as odometer readings, hub readings, ECM data, fuel usage, scale slips, and related expenses through software and other formats to improve operational performance.
•Order Entry (Grow Lo): Accurately enter and manage orders within Grow Lo or related systems to ensure timely scheduling and delivery of loads.
•Daily Schedule Management: Prepare and publish daily driver schedule. Support the creation, updates, and communication of daily logistics schedules for drivers and equipment. Assess and monitor drivers and update customers/brokers, as needed.
•On-Call Support: Provide backup assistance for on-call situations, helping resolve issues as they arise outside of normal business hours. Rotate on-call duties during weekends and nights as designated.
•Seed Support: Assist with logistics and administrative tasks related to seed shipments and deliveries.
•Third-Party Coordination: Communicate with and book third-party carriers, equipment rentals, and contract work as needed.
•Camera Footage Review: Review daily camera footage for safety, compliance, or incident investigation. Escalate relevant findings for safety and operational purposes.
•Driver Communications: Maintain proactive communication with drivers via phone, text, and GroupMe to ensure clear direction including status checks and issue resolution, ensuring timely updates and responses.
•Documentation & Safety Training Support: Assist in organizing, maintaining, and tracking driver documentation and safety training records.
•Lot Checks: Conduct routine lot checks for vehicle condition, trailer availability, and overall yard organization.
•Onboarding New Drivers: Support onboarding processes for new drivers, including training scheduling, paperwork, and system access.
•Collaboration: with other staff within the Lennard Ag family of companies to support fleet management.
Work Experience Required:
•Two or more years of experience in transportation or administration roles preferred
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
•Associate’s degree preferred
Skill Set Requirement:
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Strong organizational, coordination, and time management skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
•Attention to detail, with a focus on documentation accuracy and compliance
•Inventory management and scheduling capabilities
Environmental Factors/Working Conditions:
•Must be responsive to urgent and spontaneous operational needs
•Some travel may be required
Miscellaneous:
•Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and MVR check
Supervision Received: Logistics Manager
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. Employees may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Truck Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $30-$32/hr
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: Truck mechanics repair various types of trucks and diagnose issues to implement the proper solutions.
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
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment.
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
• Previous experience as a truck mechanic in an agricultural or factory-like setting is preferred.
• HS Diploma Required, Degree in Diesel Mechanics/Ag Technology Related Field is Preferred
Skill Set Requirements:
• 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
Motivation/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 of time. Weight of the objects may vary depending on the job task at hand. Physical fitness and stamina is also crucial in this job.
Working Conditions:
• 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
• Occasional activities may take place within a farm setting that requires PPE.
Supervision Received:
• Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Frank Hernandez)
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. Employees may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Howe & Sturgis Russet Farm Manager
Howe, Indiana & Sturgis, Michigan
Salary Grade: $75,000-$95,000/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: The purpose of this position is to direct all operational duties on a farm, including leading and directing employees, working alongside direct reports, process evaluation and improvement, problem resolution, ensuring quality and a safe work environment. The incumbent will have a hands-on role leading the field teams during planting, growing, and harvesting periods. During off seasons, the incumbent will prepare for the upcoming labor season, as well as work on equipment. Your team will consist of local employees and H2A employees during the growing season and this group will be larger during planting and harvesting seasons.
Summary of Duties:
• Oversee the daily operations of the farm, focused primarily on the Russet Variety of the potato crop
• Oversee planting, growing, harvesting, and shipping of the russet variety
• Making repairs and performing maintenance on farm equipment and facilities
• Maintain Russet Chip Quality per customer requirements
• Coordinate plant health and season planning activities with Agronomy Team
• Maintain irrigation and ensure appropriate water and fertigation levels
• This includes verification that all pivots are operating at full capacity
• Ensure designated team members are trained on the operation and maintenance of all equipment. Assigns maintenance and operation of shared equipment. Coordinates staffing with other locations when necessary
• Maintains crash maps
• Prepare upcoming season staffing during the off season. E.g. clean up after season, clean equipment, and document repairs and coordinate repairs, as needed
• Winterize flume system and houses
• Complete weekly time report by crop
• Ensure GAP requirements are met and followed
• Review and update Pivot Operational Instructions
• Update Dashboard on daily basis to document completed tasks and due dates for current and new tasks
• Coordinating with suppliers and buyers to purchase necessary supplies and sell farm products
Personal Attributes:
• Sound judgement
• Active listener
• Sense of urgency — proven ability to respond immediately to spontaneous customer demands
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Detail-oriented
• Hands-on
• Customer focused
• Quality focused
• Safety focused
• Initiative/self-driven
• Goal driven
• Considers challenges as opportunities vs. problems
• Physical stamina
• Technical skills
• Effective communicator
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
• Previous experience in a farm management setting or held position with transferrable skills such as construction manager
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or another related field preferred
Competencies:
• Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communications
• Situational leadership skills, ability to work with people who have different levels of skills, experience, communication skills, and maturity
• Proven decision-making skills
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to find root cause vs. just symptoms
• Proven ability to navigate on internet-based tools (e.g. tablets, computers, and mobile phones)
• Mechanical aptitude
Motivation/Interests:
• Desire to advance their career within the agricultural industry
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 of time. Weight of the objects may vary depending on the job task at hand. Physical fitness and stamina is also crucial in this job.
Environmental Factor/Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in a professional, smoke-free office environment
• 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
Physical Requirement:
• Equipment operation may include sitting, standing, or performing physical tasks
• Equipment repair may include gripping, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing, use of power tools, and hand tools
• Lifting or squatting for approximate 8 or more hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to raise arms above shoulders
Schedule:
• Hours of operation will vary, and are dependent on the season, and demand of the operational needs of the farm
Supervision Received:
• Operations Manager/CEO
Supervisory Responsibility:
• Will supervise H2A workers, as well as some other roles within the operational side
Quality Standards:
• Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Benefits:
• Our healthcare plan provides 100% company paid premium coverage for the employee and 50% premium coverage for their family
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Life
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. Employees 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.