Jobs in Granger Dallas County, IA

Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?

Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings. 

Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.

• Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
• Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
• Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
• Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
• Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*

Basic Requirements

• 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
• Driver's license number
• Social security number (only in the US)
• Consistent access to a smartphone

How to Become a Shopper

• Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
• Download the DoorDash Dasher app
• Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***

*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.

*Subject to eligibility.

**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia

***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Additional information

Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whether you’re a recent grad or simply seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to earn like a highly educated professional—our proven products and systems are your roadmap to becoming a top earner in sales. If you’re prepared to unlock your full potential, let us show you how to build a lucrative and rewarding future.

Why Join Platinum?

Four-Day Workweek

Travel Monday–Thursday to meet with farmers and small business owners, then enjoy your weekends off. Say goodbye to the daily grind and hello to a work-life balance that lets you recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Uncapped Earning Potential

This is a commission-based role, and many of our new reps earn $75,000 or more in their first year, with top performers exceeding $100,000. The sky truly is the limit when it comes to your income.

Ongoing Support & Resources

Focus on building relationships and closing deals while Platinum handles marketing, recruiting, back-office support, and customer service. You’ll also benefit from generous bonuses, annual renewal income, and luxury travel incentives for high achievers.

Cutting-Edge AI Training

Get an edge on the competition with our new AI-driven training platform. You’ll receive personalized feedback, interactive coaching, and real-time support to help you master Platinum’s proven 10-step sales system—faster and more confidently than ever before.

Your Day-to-Day

1. Travel to Your Territory: Meet potential customers (farmers, small business owners, and families) face-to-face to build trust and educate them about Platinum’s supplemental insurance solutions.

2. Leverage Our 10-Step Sales Process: Follow a time-tested system that helps you identify prospects, deliver compelling presentations, and close more sales—backed by our powerful AI training.

3. Stay Motivated & Collaborate: Work within a supportive, team-based culture that celebrates wins, shares best practices, and drives everyone to reach new heights.

What You’ll Enjoy

• High Earning Potential, No Caps: Earn based on your performance and ambition, without hitting a salary ceiling.
• Residual Income: Benefit from ongoing earnings long after closing a sale, creating a steady income stream.
• Advancement Opportunities: Rise quickly through the ranks and take on leadership roles as you prove your abilities.
• Quarterly Vacations: Earn the chance to recharge on exciting getaways with fellow top performers.
• Company Trips & Events: Enjoy travel and experiences on us—bring a significant other along, all expenses paid.
• Weekends Off: A Monday–Thursday work schedule means you get every weekend free for family time or relaxation.

Who Thrives Here

• Go-Getters: You bring the hunger, discipline, and drive needed to excel in a commission-based environment.
• Clear Communicators: You can connect with people from various backgrounds, build trust, and explain concepts in a simple, relatable way.
• Continuous Learners: You’re excited to leverage AI-based training and mentorship to refine your skills and grow quickly.
• Flexible Travelers: You’re comfortable with overnight travel Monday–Thursday and are 18+ years old.

Ready to Take the Leap?

If the idea of earning what you’re worth, mastering an innovative sales system, and enjoying a 4-day workweek excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and discover how Platinum can help you unlock a thriving career in sales.

About Platinum

Platinum Supplemental Insurance specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial futures through supplemental coverage. By bridging the gaps left by traditional health plans, Platinum’s products offer peace of mind when unexpected health issues arise. With a people-first mentality, robust training programs, and a commitment to growth, Platinum provides the ideal environment for sales professionals to excel—no matter where they’re starting from.

Join the Platinum team and see for yourself why so many have launched fulfilling, lucrative sales careers with us.

Your initial post of duty will be determined at the time of the final job offer and will be based on the operational needs of the U.S. Secret Service.

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive details and eligibility.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

During the course of their careers, special agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.
• Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

This is no ordinary job, and our special agents are no ordinary individuals. Show us you have the talent and background we need, and we'll show you the rewards that come with being a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service. We invite you to become part of our elite team. Explore a career that will take you to new heights while you serve your country with honor, distinction and pride.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Possess a current valid driver's license
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• You must obtain a Top Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500,1000 and 2000Hz ranges.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Glynco, GA and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Sign a mobility agreement stating your willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

18 months contract ; May extend or convert to FT

Onsite from Day 1

Candidates must have strong verbal communication skills and be able to describe their experience in details and explain their thought process in how they solve certain problems.

* Looking for strong senior backend Scala developer preferably with AWS Cloud experience

* A coding exercise is required as part of the interview process.

* Position will be onsite until further notice

JOB DUTIES: Working within an agile team, develop scalable backend software, using TDD. Develop Scala/Java applications running in an AWS environment.

REQUIRED experience:

*5+ years hands-on experience with Scala

*Profound insight of Scala Internals (Class loading, Memory Management, Concurrency, Futures, Multithreading.)

*Building low-latency & high volume, distributed, scalable and reliable backend systems

*RESTFul APIs

PREFERRED experience:

*AWS

*Cats Effect, Http4s, Fs2, Akka

*Spring

*Frontend experience a plus

*Deere experience a plus

Insight Global is hiring for a Rating Technician to join the Rating team for a large insurance company. This person will be teams onsite in Urbandale, Iowa or Portland, Maine. With a large focus on training and development, this role will have the opportunities for long term growth within the organization.

This Rating Technician will be responsible for the accurate and timely rating and issuance of commercial insurance transactions using both manual and automated methods. They will follow established authority levels, workflows, and procedures to ensure all work meets service‑level expectations. They will communicate effectively with internal and external partners to support accurate transaction processing and resolve rating or policy issues. They take ownership of required training and maintain proficiency in all systems, tools, and rating practices. They support additional operating units as needed and contribute to team discussions, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities Include:

• Rates and issues all transaction types using manual and automated methods for all commercial lines of business, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Follows established authority levels, workflows, and procedures to ensure timely, accurate processing and alignment with service‑level standards.
• Proactively identifies transactions approaching or exceeding service‑level agreements (SLAs) and taking appropriate action to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate effectively with agents, underwriting, and internal partners to obtain necessary information, interpret instructions, resolve rating or policy issues, and maintain strong working relationships that support accurate transaction processing and overall operational efficiency.
• Takes ownership of assigned training by completing required certifications, maintaining subject‑matter expertise, and applying learned skills to support accurate and efficient transaction processing.
• Supports additional regional operating units as needed, applying technical knowledge and workflow proficiency to ensure consistent service‑level performance across the organization.
• Maintains strong proficiency in all software applications and tools required to perform rating responsibilities.
• Actively participates in team discussions, problem‑solving efforts, and the development of best practices to support team effectiveness.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to enhance processes, workflows, and system functionality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in an office environment
• Experience working through process workflows and following procedural manuals
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) specifically Excel
• Previous Job Longevity
• Strong communicator
• Insurance experience
• Experience in Insurance Processing

Hourly pay rate is $20/hr while on contract with potential for conversion at a similar yearly rate.

BC Forward is hiring for Field Research Assistant at Johnston, IA

Position: Field Research Assistant

Location: 7301 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131

Duration: 05+ Months (Possible Extension)

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $28/hr

Description:

Job Description

The Regional Field Sciences Research Technician will be responsible for assisting in all small plot research activities as a part of Field Sciences team at remote locations across IA with base around Des Moines, IA. The Research Technician will provide support to the CHRD field scientists in line with the technical objectives provided by the Field Sciences Biology Program leaders and pertinent company stewardship guidelines. The Research Technician will provide support in managing trial establishment but also in field and laboratory data collection, insect/pathogen rearing and collection. All job responsibilities are expected to be at the Johnston R&D Center with occasional travel to assist other scientist in the region.

Job Qualification

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of B.S degree in agricultural related field and minimum of 2-5 years of agricultural experience working in Mid-Western field crops with focus on corn and soybean.

• Broad agronomic understanding and leadership, ability to establish and maintain agronomic crops for executing reliable field trials. Crop production will focus on soybean, canola, corn, wheat, sorghum, etc.

• Understands production practices for commercial production including but not limited to land preparation, irrigation, fertilization, pest management and other agronomic practices.

• Knowledge and practical experience with production equipment required in crop production (tractors, irrigation, tillage, planting, spray equipment, harvesters).

• Experience operating tractors and performing land preparation activities.

• Basic mechanical and service work on equipment is required.

• Flexibility to changing work requirements and adaptable to adverse weather conditions including the ability to work outdoors.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to keep detailed work records.

• Ability to lead and manage crews including seasonal temporary labor or interns.

• Versatile individual who can solve practical problems with minimum supervision and to work in a diverse team. Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Ability to apply pesticide with backpack and tractor mounted spray equipment.

• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

• Ability to communicate in English and work with others in a team setting of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

• Ability to occasionally lift 20 to 60 lbs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be committed to a strong safety and stewardship culture.

• Job may require ability to obtain CDL and relevant pesticide applicator licenses.