Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises • Unionville, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises is seeking an Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by a leader. The role operates and maintains applicator equipment and other equipment, prepares and applies chemicals, and keeps accurate records. It involves driving a company vehicle, providing customer service, maintaining a pesticide applicator license through continuing education, and following company safety policies and procedures. Work takes place outdoors in all types of weather, with potential exposure to outdoor elements, moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, biological hazards, vibration, and electrical shock. The position has extensive physical requirements, including standing for eight hours or more and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds or more. Nights, overtime, and some weekend hours are required during the busy season.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large equipment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Ability to work safely and without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work nights, overtime, and some weekend hours during the busy season.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Applicants whose roles require operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC).
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by a leader.
• Correctly mix pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals for application.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports on applied acres.
• Perform maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Perform maintenance on other equipment.
• Wear appropriate safety protection gear.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain a pesticide applicator license.
• Attend applicator equipment workshops.
• Drive a company vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by a leader.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day.
• Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• 401(k) plan with a company match starting on the first day, up to 5%, with the match potentially increasing to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on the company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Overtime pay eligibility.
• Free term life insurance at one times annual base pay.
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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