Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises • Allerton, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises' Applicator applies herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by a leader, and operates and maintains applicator equipment. The role involves preparing and applying agricultural chemicals, keeping application records, maintaining and calibrating equipment, and serving internal and external customers. The work is outdoors in all types of weather and may involve exposure to outdoor elements, moving equipment, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, biological hazards, vibration, and electrical-shock risk. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with company policies and procedures are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large equipment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Professional competence in safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• 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.
• Applicants operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including standing for eight hours or more, handling loads of 50 pounds or more, and working in outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC).
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Mix pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals correctly for application.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports on applied acres.
• Maintain and calibrate application equipment.
• Maintain 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 the leader.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day.
• Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, starting on the first day; matching may increase with years of service up to 10%, based on the employee's contribution amount.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Overtime pay eligibility.
• Free term life insurance equal to one times annual base pay.
• Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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