Custom Applicator

Landus Cooperative • Jefferson, IA

11d

About The Position

Start growing a rewarding career with us! Landus offers a phenomenal benefit package that includes: Health insurance with options for medical, dental, and vision plans. A strong 401K employer match to assist in planning for your retirement Time off to assist with a work life balance by giving you 16 days PTO within first year. Other time off includes 8 paid holidays, volunteer time off and paternal leave. We offer Flex Time which allows you to have a flexible schedule during approved times. Education Assistance. On the job training & career advancement opportunities. How will you have an impact in this role? We are seeking a motivated individual to be part of the Landus team who will be responsible for custom application and assisting in agronomy and grain operations. At Landus, you’ll find a fun team atmosphere and a stable career that offers excellent benefits for full-time employees!

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and related experience and/or training.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license with 1A, 1B, and 1C endorsements.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must be able to move/lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake, tanker, and HazMat endorsements. Landus will assist and train the right candidate.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent driving record.
• Professional competence to safety.

Responsibilities

• Apply agronomy products to customer’s fields including dry and liquid fertilizer, chemicals, NH3, and lime.
• Understand the chemistry of the chemicals used with application.
• Communicate daily activities, needs, & accomplishments with operations superintendent, AM, or location lead.
• Maintain and increase agronomy and feed sales, grain origination and marketing with existing customers and grow business with new customers, as applicable.
• Assist in housekeeping and maintenance of facilities &grounds.
• Assist with outbound and inbound agronomy products.
• Assist with measurement of inventory of dry and liquid fertilizers, NH3, lime, and chemicals
• Operate dry fertilizer plants, chemical containment buildings, and NH3 plants.
• Maintain and understand records of chemical repackaging agreements and shuttle record keeping.
• Present solutions, products, services, concepts, and the value of what Landus offers.
• Understand customer licensing requirements for restricted-use pesticides.
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of equipment (floaters, rogators, tool bars, etc.)
• Assist in all aspects of grain, agronomy, and feed operations as needed within Landus to drive profitability.

Benefits

• Health insurance with options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A strong 401K employer match to assist in planning for your retirement
• Time off to assist with a work life balance by giving you 16 days PTO within first year.
• Other time off includes 8 paid holidays, volunteer time off and paternal leave.
• We offer Flex Time which allows you to have a flexible schedule during approved times.
• Education Assistance.
• On the job training & career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED