Hay and Forage Specialist

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Date: Mar 9, 2026

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa, US, 52501

Company: John Deere

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

 John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Ottumwa  
Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)
Title: Hay and Forage Specialist - 118817 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Hay and Forage Specialist for John Deere, you will provide in-depth inspection of Self Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH), Large Square Baler (LSB) and Self Propelled Windrower (SPW) machines and their attachments, documenting issues or concerns to be relayed to the customer, dealer and company personnel. In addition, you will:  

 

  • Train customers and dealers on performance enhancing adjustments while in the field with the machines 
  • Plan a calendar of travel based on conditions, harvest schedule and number of machines to be visited  
  • Provide training to owner/operators and dealer personnel on machine operation and field optimization to drive customer satisfaction  
  • Assist dealer personnel with diagnosis and repairs of machine systems to aid in customer up-time  
  • Investigate and document issues and failures for root cause analysis, as well as place and track experimental parts to provide the best test environment and data for the source factory 
  • Track recommendations given to the dealers for the customer's equipment to ensure implementation  
  • Provide training in a formal environment to dealers, customers and company personnel on machine systems and performance enhancements  
  • Assist dealer sales personnel with explaining and demonstrating product to prospective customers 
  • Provide factory repairs and diagnostics on test equipment 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

 

What Skills You Need

 

• Knowledge of dealer technical and product support competencies   
• Knowledge of the customer support process 
• Technical knowledge of hay and forage products and attachments 
• Powertrain, hydraulic and electrical systems diagnosis skills 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 75%
• Ability to work unstructured hours based on harvest conditions 
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal day-to-day direction to achieve strategic customer support goals on your territory 
• Ability to provide diagnostic and repairs on Self Propelled Forage Harvesters, Self Propelled Windrowers and Large Square Balers
• Knowledge of the DTAC (Dealer Technical Assistance Center) system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel 

 

What Makes You Standout

 

• Experience with Self Propelled Forage Harvester, Self Propelled Windrower, or Large Square Baler  
• Field experience dealing with customers and/or dealers in a technical environment 
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills 
• Formal presentation and public speaking skills 
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, FMEA, PV&V processes, and/or NCCA 

 

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, Technology, Business, or equivalent work experience 

 

Competencies

 

• To reference the competencies associated with the job posting, please use the Job Description Catalog and search for the GJE job

 

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $77,628.00  - $116,436.00  + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

 

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

 

 

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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 


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