Senior Custom Crop Applicator

Cooperative Producers, Inc.•Hastings, NE

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About The Position

Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) offers a diverse range of employment opportunities that span a wide variety of fields. We continuously seek enthusiastic and qualified individuals who can help contribute to the growth and success of our cooperative. CPI is seeking a dedicated Senior Custom Crop Applicator to join our expanding team. We deeply value our employees' contributions and are committed to their professional development, engagement, and success. We recruit and retain the best people to continually deliver exceptional value. CPI is proudly committed to our "Making Local Matter" initiative by forging enduring partnerships with local farmers and actively supporting the communities of Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As an employee of CPI, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and support CPI's mission of making local matter. What the job is: CPI is looking for someone who likes to work outside and enjoys working independently. This person should have a solid understanding of product blends and custom applied fertilizers and chemicals based on recommendations and label directions applied to fields using a sprayer or a floater. Experience running a liquid sprayer is a must. This person should also have experience and knowledge in applying dry fertilizers as well. Punctuality and consistent attendance to meet business demands is required and extended hours will be expected in season including nights and weekends. CPI is a safety minded company thus such policies must be followed. A Senior Custom Crop Applicator will also utilize and operate variable rate technology, GPS guidance systems and application software on equipment. In addition, this person will be responsible for loads and unloads of inbound and outbound inventory and assist the Grain and Agronomy Operations at times.

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or GED and/or training is required.
A minimum of two years' experience in custom liquid application is required.
A valid Driver's License and Commercial Applicator's License is required.
Punctuality and consistent attendance to meet business demands is required
Must follow safety policies
Positive attitude
Good work attendance
Open to overtime opportunities

Nice To Haves

A CDL is a plus.
Qualified bilingual candidates

Responsibilities

Apply product blends and custom applied fertilizers and chemicals based on recommendations and label directions applied to fields using a sprayer or a floater.
Apply dry fertilizers.
Utilize and operate variable rate technology, GPS guidance systems and application software on equipment.
Loads and unloads of inbound and outbound inventory
Assist the Grain and Agronomy Operations at times.