Ag Applicator

Coop Shared Services•Ashton, ID

About The Position

The Fertilizer Applicator operates custom application equipment to apply fertilizer and chemicals to customer fields safely, accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The role also promotes the proper use of crop protection products and is safety-sensitive. Duties include loading and mixing fertilizer and pesticide formulas, following and interpreting product labels, maintaining application logs and other records, reading field maps and GPS devices, handling hazardous materials properly, and inspecting equipment daily and making minor repairs as needed. The employee may work extended hours as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must currently have or be able to obtain an Idaho Professional Applicators license with all applicable endorsements.
Must have a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with a range of people.
Ability to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance.
Ability to follow and interpret fertilizer and pesticide labels.
Ability to read field maps and use global positioning devices.
Ability to handle hazardous materials properly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate custom application equipment to apply fertilizer and chemicals to customer fields safely, accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
Promote the proper use of crop protection products.
Load and mix fertilizer and pesticide formulas.
Follow and interpret fertilizer and pesticide labels.
Complete applications in a timely manner and according to schedule.
Maintain application logs and other necessary records.
Read field maps and use global positioning devices.
Work around and handle hazardous materials properly.
Inspect equipment daily and perform minor repairs as needed.
Work extended hours as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions or conditions, or seek assistance in correcting them.
Communicate professionally with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.
Make appropriate decisions and carry them out according to policy.
Maintain expected customer service levels throughout the location.
Determine task priority according to importance.
Present a professional and positive image.