Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Unionville, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking an Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by a leader. The role also operates and maintains applicator equipment and performs related equipment maintenance. Work takes place outdoors in all types of weather and may involve exposure to outdoor elements, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and risk of electrical shock. Applicants must complete a drug test and background check. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating large equipment.
Mechanically inclined.
Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides.
Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
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 whose positions require 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 use hands for varied tasks; talk, hear, walk, and sit; stand for 8 hours a day or more; lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 50 pounds or more; reach overhead up to and including 25 pounds; climb; grip, grasp, and twist using hands and wrists; bend and stoop for long periods; work below knee level for short periods; and work above shoulder level for short periods.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC).
Agricultural background.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

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 proper 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.
Follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance beginning on the first day.
Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
401(k) plan with company matching: 100% match up to 5% starting on the first day, with matching up to 10% based on contribution amount as years of service increase.
Company-match vesting after three years with 1,000 hours of service.
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.