Crop Applicator/ Truck Driver

CHS, Inc.•Malta, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc as a full time Crop Applicator/ Truck Driver in Malta, MT today! Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently as an Applicator/ Truck Driver. You will: Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs. Manager your time in the field by operating a sprayer/ airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately, and efficiently. Receive hands on experience and technical skills by handling may types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance. Pick up and deliver products to customers.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
Must meet minimum age requirement
Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
Ability to lift 75 lbs
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Nice To Haves

Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends
High School diploma or GED preferred
Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs and preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.