Applicator Tech

Lamb Weston

25d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Applicator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to delivery of fertilizer to fields, water run fertilizer applications, overseeing all Fertigation activities and maintenance of all Fertilizer equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Washington State Commercial Pesticide License, with all categories pertaining to the agricultural business preferred or private applicator license.
• Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to an outdoor environment that varies from hot too cold in temperature and all weather elements.
• Regular exposure to outdoor farming environments during the workday, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, odors, and allergens.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to access equipment.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs.
• Fertigation: Applies water run liquid fertilizer
• In-Furrow: Mixes and applies fertilizer and/or pesticides at planting or cultivation that is applied directly to the furrow
• Spraying: Mixes and applies a fertilizer and/or pesticide to roadsides, around buildings, or other areas, which includes backpack sprayers, road sprayers, etc.
• Calibration: Calibrates fertilizer and/or pesticide delivery systems, such as fertilizer delivery systems on planters, seed treatment applications, or in-furrow pesticide applications
• Equipment Maintenance: Repairs and maintains all fertigation equipment, including any fabrication or installation of new equipment
• Housekeeping: Cleaning and maintaining vehicles and areas such as shop area, chemical storage areas, containment areas and airstrips.
• Pesticide Delivery: Delivers pesticides to airstrip, ground rigs, costumers, circles, etc.
• Cross Training: Cross-trained on the following positions – Operator, Truck Driver, Soil Sampler, and Mix Man

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees