Seasonal Crop Applicator - Truck Driver

CHS, Inc.

24d • 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.SummaryGrow your skills. Drive your career. Make a difference this season. 
CHS Mountain West is looking for a Seasonal Applicator / Truck Driver in Drummond, MT to support local growers during one of the busiest and most important times of the year. In this role, you’ll do more than just drive. You’ll work directly with farmers, operate application equipment, and help deliver customized fertilizer and crop protection solutions using some of the most trusted brands in agriculture.
Schedule: 7 AM – 7 PM | Monday- Sunday depending on the weather
Duration: March- June
Routes: Local — Home Every Night
Perks: Competitive pay + overtime opportunities
What you’ll do:• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products on farms• Operate and maintain application and spray equipment• Blend products and ensure accurate, safe application• Deliver products locally and build strong on-farm relationships
Join CHS and be part of the team that helps growers get the job done right this season.Responsibilities

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 2+ 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

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 to meet business demands
• 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
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

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 to 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. To include but not limited to 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.
• Provide guidance and assistance to more junior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CHS offers a competitive total rewards package.
• Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
• Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
• If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED