Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC • Bell Plain, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an agricultural service provider with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. The Applicator applies herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader and operates and maintains applicator equipment.

The job is performed outdoors in all types of weather and may involve exposure to outdoor elements, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and electrical-shock risks. The role requires extensive physical activity, including standing for eight hours or more, lifting and carrying up to and over 50 pounds, reaching overhead with loads up to 25 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, and working at different heights. Safety is a priority, and employees are expected to use appropriate protective gear.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating large equipment. A Qualified Applicator Certificate is preferred. The role may require nights, overtime, and some weekend hours during the busy season. Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.

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 operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.

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