Agronomy Applicator

MEADOWLAND FARMERS COOP•Redwood Falls, MN

9d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Meadowland Farmers Coop proudly serves 15 small town communities in Southwest Minnesota providing Agronomy, Grain, Energy and Feed services. We are currently seeking an Agronomy Applicator at our Redwood Falls, MN location. Meadowland Farmers Coop agronomy locations throughout Southwest Minnesota provide high quality fertilizer, seed and crop production products and agronomy and technical services, including crop input planning and fertilizer and chemical application, using our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The Agronomy Applicator is an integral part of the location team ensuring the precise application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to crops to ensure optimal crop health, maximum yields, and efficient farm production. The applicator operates specialized machinery, handles crop protection products, maintains equipment, and documents applications in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Valid driver's license and clean MVR
Good communication skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Team player

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL, Tanker and HAZMAT endorsements (or the ability to obtain)
Commercial pesticide applicators license (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Safely operate a sprayer, airflow, tandem, water truck, and more to transport to farm destinations.
Adhere to all relevant regulations and safety standards governing the transportation of fertilizer and other crop inputs, including Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.
Load and unload fertilizer and other crop inputs using appropriate equipment and techniques by following established procedures to prevent spills, contamination, and other safety hazards.
Provide exceptional customer service and courteous manner, addressing customer inquiries or concerns, and maintaining professional conduct at all times.
Apply fertilizer and chemicals to designated location.
Operate sprayer, floater, tender trucks, tractors, and other equipment
Pull water tanks, anhydrous ammonia tanks, or other needed items
Maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of equipment and assigned location
Due to the seasonality of our business and as business conditions require, this position will perform work tasks for other company agronomy locations and other company departments including Feed, Grain, Energy, Bins, Shops, etc. as directed by their Location Manager.