Agriculture Applicator

CHS, Inc. • IL

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About The Position

CHS, Inc has an opportunity to join our agronomy team in Shipman, IL as an Agriculture Applicator! Daily you will run facility operations, drive machinery, and apply our crop protection products in the field to efficiently provide seed, crop protection and application services to central and southern Illinois. This position offers several opportunities for growth by providing financial assistance in obtaining a CDL, applicator license, and forklift certification to maximize your career longevity & development. Join the largest coop in the U.S to receive competitive pay & benefits, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours for your take home pay. Apply today & become part of our global impact!

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Willingness and ability to obtain CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or applicator license
• Chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees