Farm Equipment Operator - Applicator

Key CooperativeNevada, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties, Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative. We are currently hiring a Farm Equipment Operation - Applicator to join our team in Nevada, IA. In this role you will be operating farm equipment such as a sprayer or floater performing custom application for our farming member owners and customers.

Requirements

  • High school diploma along with experience operating farm and/or heavy equipment.
  • CDL, Applicator’s licenses, or willingness/ability to obtain both.
  • Ability to work longer hours during peak seasons.
  • An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details.
  • Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while exhibiting good customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate sprayer equipment to accurately apply fertilizer and chemicals to customer crops.
  • Precisely blends and custom applies fertilizers and agricultural chemicals based on recommendations and label directions.
  • Loads and unloads outbound and inbound inventory.
  • Maintains facility and equipment so that they have a good appearance and are always in working order; performs light maintenance work on selected vehicles.
  • Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily work schedule
  • Keeps facility, safety, equipment, and application records as required.
  • Keeps the Location Manager informed of product inventory levels that could restrict application or delivery schedules, and any other operational issues that may arise.
  • Promotes the business with existing and potential customers.
  • Implements, promotes, and supports all Key Cooperative programs.
  • Assists in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • full benefit package
  • development opportunities
  • health, vision and dental insurance
  • two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension
  • amazing family work environment
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