Agronomy Custom Applicator Associate

Premier AG Co-Op Inc • Worthington, IN

10d

About The Position

The Applicator is responsible for delivering and applying crop protection products and dry and liquid fertilizers to customers’ properties as directed by the Branch Manager. The role also provides support for the branch, including maintaining application equipment and facilities, assisting customers, and working at different locations as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties may be added, removed, or changed based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicator’s License.
• 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.
• Ability to sit, bend, and reach overhead as part of daily activities.
• Ability to hear effectively on the phone to answer inquiries and take messages.
• Ability to read documents with fine print and use a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 60 or more pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Agriculture and/or farming experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply crop protection products and dry and liquid fertilizers according to agricultural standards and as directed.
• Maintain fertilizer spreaders and application equipment.
• Operate within USDOT and FMCSR standards and follow HAZMAT safety standards.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain trucks and equipment.
• Keep the Branch Manager informed of operational, customer, vendor, or employee issues.
• Work at different locations or facilities and perform service work in other areas as needed.
• Maintain the office, shop, and grounds as needed.
• Answer phones and assist walk-in customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

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