Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC • Allerton, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an agricultural service provider with over 450 locations nationwide and more than 6,000 employees. The Applicator applies herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader and operates and maintains applicator equipment. The role works outdoors in all types of weather and involves exposure to outdoor elements and potential occupational hazards. Regular and reliable attendance is required; the position may involve nights, overtime, and some weekend hours during the busy season.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Agricultural background.
• 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.
• Must meet the legal age requirement for work involving operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a valuable skill.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mix pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals for application.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports on acres treated.
• 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 the leader.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account reward dollars up to $3,000
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay
• 401(k) plan with company matching, starting at 100% match up to 5% and increasing up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Overtime pay eligibility
• Free term life insurance at 1x annual base pay
• Free short- and long-term disability
• 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