Careers

Explore Agronomy Jobs Illinois at Sun Ag. Join a trusted agricultural team offering careers, internships, and growth opportunities in farming and agronomy.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, Sun Ag offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact in agriculture and in your community.

 If you’re dependable, team oriented, and looking for a company that values its people, Sun Ag may be the right fit for you. 

Below are positions we are currently hiring for. Don’t see one that suits you? Submit a general application and we will reach out if a position that fits you becomes available. 

Our Hiring Process

1. Complete Application Complete our easy to use online application form, or visit a specific location to complete the application.
2. Interview with Location Manager If you qualify for the position, you’ll hear from our team immediately to set up a time to interview.
3. Join The Sun Ag Family After the interview, we’ll contact you shortly to let you know if you were chosen.
Does this describe you?
  • Effective communicator
  • Team oriented
  • Ambitious and dependable
  • Disciplined
  • Forthright and honest

Current Job Openings

All positions are responsible for stewardship of applied products, the equipment assigned, and representing Sun Ag in a professional manner, enhancing clients experience. Safety is priority. Teamwork is essential to our future.

Listed below are the current positions we are hiring for. Please check back regularly to view new positions.

If a position that you fit is not currently open, please submit a general application, and we’ll keep it on file for any upcoming opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Precise blending & custom application of products to include:
  • Crop protection chemicals
  • Liquid and dry fertilizer
  • Anhydrous Ammonia
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Operation of forklifts, loaders, and tender trucks
  • Required licensing needed to operate equipment
  • applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks    
  • Plant maintenance
  • Roll stock
  • Unload deliveries 
  • Customer Service
  • Filling and delivering NH3 tanks
  • Loading customers’ vehicles with product 
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Willingness to work hours beyond those considered normal

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Class A CDL with HAZMAT, tanker, and airbrake endorsements (preferred)
  • O Sun Ag will assist in obtaining during employment
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training (preferred)
  • Minimum of 10,000 acres application performed in a single year prior to being promoted

Required Skills/Qualities:

  • Approachable: puts others at ease, giving full attention, showing interest, and responding appropriately
  • Service Oriented: builds relationships both internally and externally by actively looking for ways to help people
  • Verbal and Written Communications: convey information in a professional manner
  • Organized: capable of working on several projects while maintaining rational and level-headed thinking
  • Problem Solver: analyzes problems and sources of conflicts, communicates with direct reports for problem solving and resolution

Responsibilities:

  • Precise blending & custom application of products to include:
  • Crop protection chemicals
  • Liquid and dry fertilizer
  • Anhydrous Ammonia
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Operation of forklifts, loaders, and tender trucks
  • Required licensing needed to operate equipment
  • applicator equipment and machinery, shop tools, forklifts, class A and B trucks    
  • Plant maintenance
  • Roll stock
  • Unload deliveries 
  • Customer Service
  • Filling and delivering NH3 tanks
  • Loading customers’ vehicles with product 
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Willingness to work hours beyond those considered normal

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Class A CDL with HAZMAT, tanker, and airbrake endorsements (preferred)
  • O Sun Ag will assist in obtaining during employment
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training (preferred)
  • Minimum of 10,000 acres application performed in a single year prior to being promoted

Required Skills/Qualities:

  • Approachable: puts others at ease, giving full attention, showing interest, and responding appropriately
  • Service Oriented: builds relationships both internally and externally by actively looking for ways to help people
  • Verbal and Written Communications: convey information in a professional manner
  • Organized: capable of working on several projects while maintaining rational and level-headed thinking
  • Problem Solver: analyzes problems and sources of conflicts, communicates with direct reports for problem solving and resolution
Apply Now

Considering a future in agronomy? Apply today for an internship challenging your knowledge of crop scouting, agronomy sales, product field development and more! Send your resume to Mark at mark.baer@sunag.net or Amanda at amanda.hempstead@sunag.net.

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