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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.
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.
Farm Manager Trainee
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $75,000/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: Provides comprehensive training and hands-on experience in agricultural management, specifically in potato crop production and farm operations. This 2-year program is designed to develop future farm managers who will uphold Lennard Ag’s commitment to innovation, accountability, and high-quality production across multi-state operations. Position is based in Howe, Indiana. Requires 50%-70% travel across company locations, primarily Tarboro, North Carolina. Must be willing to relocate.
Summary of Duties:
• Participate in a structured program covering crop production, operations, labor management, and business systems
• Oversee semi-independent management of a 500-acre potato farm from February-July annually, including planting, irrigation, and harvest
• Supervise seasonal labor, providing training, direction, and performance oversight
• Operate and maintain pivot irrigation systems, ensuring efficient water use and crop health
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager on budgeting, logistics, quality control, and date reporting
• Travel 50%-70% across multi-state operations (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina)
• Engage in daily communication with supervisors for mentorship, guidance, and progress reviews
• Ensure compliance with safety, labor, and environmental regulations in all farming activities
Work Experience/Requirement:
No prior farm management experience is required. Familiarity with agriculture, pivot irrigation systems, or farm labor supervision is preferred. Th program is designed for individuals with strong leadership potential and willingness to learn.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Skill Set Requirement:
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage seasonal labor
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with supervisors and team members
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn farm equipment operation
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in field environments
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
Motivations/Interests:
• Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for agriculture, interest in professional growth, and commitment to Lennard Ag’s values of accountability, communication, and innovation.
Physical Requirement:
• Must be physically capable of performing outdoor, labor-intensive tasks including operating equipment, lifting, bending, and working extended hours during peak seasons.
Environmental Factor/Working Conditions:
• Work is primarily performed outdoors in varied weather conditions across multiple states (IN, OH, MI, SC, NC). The role requires 50%0-70% travel, relocation flexibility, and the ability to manage field operations. During February-July, semi-independent management of a 500-acre potato farm is required, including supervision of seasonal labor.
Supervision Received:
• Reports directly Regional Farm Operations Manager
Supervisory Responsibility:
• Responsible for supervising seasonal laborers during the February-July farm management cycle.
Quality Standards:
• Expected to follow Lennard Ag’s high standards for crop quality, safety compliance, and Global G.A.P. best practices.
Financial Responsibility:
• Assists with monitoring operational budgets, tracking production data, and ensuring alignment with financial goals under the guidance of the Regional Operations Manager.
Miscellaneous:
• This program provides structured mentorship and career progression opportunities within Lennard Ag. Successful completion prepares candidates for Farm Manager or other
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.
Lead Diesel Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $25-$35/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: Lead Diesel Mechanics are responsible for anything from routine maintenance work to specialized repairs. Mechanics are required to perform a range of duties and responsibilities that can differ from day to day depending on the jobs that they are assigned to. Their job is to work closely and lead other mechanics to complete repair jobs in a timely and efficient manner.
Summary of Duties:
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs and part replacements on forklifts, pickups, semis, trailers, and farm tractors
• Responsible for 36 semis, 20 container trailers, 19 belt trailers, and 25 SUV/pickups
• Scope of service: oil changes, greasing, clutches, u-joints, brakes, tires, 90-day inspections, DOT inspections, engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc.
• Conduct fuel and electrical diagnostics
• Maintain maintenance records, DOT paperwork, oil change schedule, and purchase orders
• Develop and maintain a part number list by equipment
• Order and monitor parts
• Maintain and organize parts inventory
• Maintain clean appearance of fleet
• Maintain clean and safe shop appearance in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards: daily - sweep job area, clean up grease/oil, weekly - sweep whole shop, clean benches, dump trash, stock shelves, organize tool boxes, organize parts shelves
• Ensure strong communication to Facility Manager
• Follow all OSHA safety standards
• Hours vary approximately: 45 hours a week/5 days a week (November, December, January, February, March, June, July), 60 plus hours a week/6 days a week (April, May, August), 70 plus hours a week/7 days per week (September, October)
Standard Routine Job Expectations:
• Ongoing part number list by equipment updated-saved on the Operations Drive (O-Drive)
• Ongoing quality check of maintenance performance of crew
• Daily maintenance files updated
• Daily organization and cleanliness of shop area
• Daily communication to management on project status
• Weekly parts inventory reviewed and organized
• Weekly updates made to oil change schedule sheet
• DOT inspections done annually
Work Experience/Requirement:
Minimum of 3-4 years of mechanical experience in working on diesel trucks. Extensive knowledge in vehicles in key in this role, this will help diagnose larger scale, more complex repair problems.
Education Requirement:
Preferred two-year degree in Ag Technology, Ag Engineering, or Ag Mechanics
Skill Set Requirement:
• Ability to lead a team as well as work independently
• Ability to work extended hours during busier seasons such as planting and harvesting seasons
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Practical knowledge of proper diagnostic equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
Motivations/Interests:
Ability to get the job done in the most safe, efficient, and effective way possible.
Physical Requirement:
• Ability to withstand dusty, humid, wind, and other inclement weather conditions
• Physical demands of the job may include: standing for longer periods of time, bending, sitting, walking, scooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, and climbing
Environmental Factor/Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an agricultural repair/maintenance shop
• Occasional activities may take place that require PPE
• Some travel may be required
• Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
• Hours of operation will vary based on time of season, and farm operational needs that arise overtime
Supervision Received:
• Glen Everett (Maintenance Manager)
Supervisory Responsibility:
• May oversee some smaller groups of H2A workers, and other mechanics throughout various parts of the seasons
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.
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.