Ag Applicator

Valley Wide Cooperative • Ashton, ID

9d

About The Position

The Fertilizer Applicator operates custom application equipment to apply fertilizer and chemicals to customer fields safely, accurately, efficiently, and on schedule, while promoting the proper use of crop protection products. This is a safety-sensitive position.

The role includes loading and mixing fertilizer and pesticide formulas; interpreting product labels; maintaining application logs and other records; reading field maps and global positioning devices; handling hazardous materials properly; and inspecting equipment daily and making minor repairs as needed. The employee may be required to work extended hours and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must currently have or be able to obtain an Idaho Professional Applicators license with all applicable endorsements.
• Must have a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Must maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Must have strong communication skills and communicate professionally with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
• Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service.
• Must be able to determine task priority based on need and importance.
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and mix fertilizer and pesticide formulas.
• Follow and interpret fertilizer and pesticide labels.
• Complete applications accurately, safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain application logs and other necessary records.
• Read field maps and use global positioning devices.
• Work around and handle hazardous materials properly.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Promote the proper use of crop protection products.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate hazards; and correct unsafe conditions or seek assistance.
• Communicate professionally with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
• Maintain appropriate customer service levels throughout the location.
• Prioritize tasks based on importance and level of need.
• Exhibit a professional and positive image.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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