Agronomy Custom Applicator Associate

Premier AG Co-Op Inc • Greensburg, IN

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About The Position

OVERVIEW
The Applicator is responsible for delivering and applying crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers to customer’s properties as directed by the Branch Manager. Additionally, the Applicator provides support for the branch.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Agriculture and / or farming experience preferred
• Strong mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic mechanics
• Ability to weld
• Ability to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission
• Ability to operate a forklift, skid loader and wheel loader
• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to follow established processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license, Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Applicator’s License
• Able to sit, bend and reach overhead as part of daily activities
• Able to hear effectively on phone to answer inquiries and take messages
• Able to read documents with fine print
• Able to use a keyboard
• Able to lift 60+ lbs
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical

Nice To Haves

• Agriculture and / or farming experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license, Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply Crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers as directed by agriculture standards
• Maintain fertilizer spreaders
• Maintain application equipment
• Operate within the standards set by USDOT and FMCSR
• Follow HAZMAT safety standards
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Maintain trucks and equipment
• Keeps the Branch Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise
• Work with all locations. This may include working at different facilities performing service work in other areas.
• Maintain office, shop, and grounds as needed
• Answer phones
• Help walk-in customers
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED