CUSTOM APPLICATOR/CDL DRIVER

UNITED COOPERATIVE•Evansville, WI

About The Position

The Custom Applicator/CDL Driver assists with day-to-day operations at the Agronomy location. The role performs custom application and CDL driving, along with duties that may include equipment, plant, and rolling-stock maintenance; operating forklifts, loaders, and tender trucks; filling NH3 tanks; loading customers’ vehicles with product; and unloading deliveries. The position works with patrons and sales staff to ensure orders are correct and customer needs are met. It also involves warehouse work, product pickup and delivery, minor equipment repairs, safety reporting, housekeeping, and following commercial driver’s license regulations. The employee is expected to maintain open, respectful communication, attend available safety and job-related training, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and represent United Cooperative professionally. Extended hours may be requested during busy seasons to meet customer needs. Training is provided in crop protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDL or the ability to obtain one.
Must meet Department of Transportation and company requirements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Vision abilities including close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Applicator’s license.
Previous application experience.

Responsibilities

Mix, load, and apply crop protection products and plant nutrition products.
Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
Perform warehouse work, including operating loaders and forklifts, mechanics, and maintenance.
Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
Perform minor repairs and report larger equipment problems to a manager or mechanic.
Report unsafe equipment or working conditions to management.
Maintain a safe work area and keep walkways clear of slip or trip hazards.
Perform housekeeping activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Accept and offer feedback and suggestions openly and respectfully.
Maintain open communication with management and coworkers.
Identify and use appropriate personal protective equipment when completing maintenance and repairs.
Follow legal regulations and guidelines for maintaining a commercial driver’s license.
Attend safety and job-related training as available.
Represent yourself and United Cooperative professionally in action and appearance.
Promote a customer-focused environment by providing friendly, courteous, and helpful service to coworkers and producers.
Work extended hours when requested by a supervisor during busy seasons.