Agriculture Applicator

CHS•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS, Inc has an opportunity to join our agronomy team in Newark, 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. Interested in getting your CDL? Earn while you learn. Ask how CHS provides paid training and supports employees in obtaining their CDL and other industry certifications. Join the largest co-op 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
Must meet DOT and Company requirements
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
CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred

Responsibilities

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 to 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.