Agronomy Operator - Evergreen FS - Long Point, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Long Point, IL

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals to join their team as an Agronomy Operator. This role is crucial in supporting farmers by ensuring the delivery of top-performing crop protection and fertilizer products. The Agronomy Operator will help maintain crop health for maximum production through effective weed, pest, and plant nutrition management systems. The position involves servicing customers with product application, maintaining agronomy equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 3-5 years of hands-on agronomy, application, or related operational experience.
Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Operators License and all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses for applying and working with chemicals.
Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, work required overtime, and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Occasionally exposed or required to: Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.), Noisy conditions, Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures.
May be required to work at varying heights.
Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Service customers with crop protection and fertilizer application to their fields in the local area.
Assist in the maintenance and servicing of agronomy equipment.
Applies crop production products to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels.
Records application data according to regulations and standards.
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products.
Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s).
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed.
Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars.
Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards.
Follows Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
May be required to assist in other departments of the company.
Performs all other duties as assigned.