<span>Custom Applicator</span>

Prairieland Fs • Lewistown, IL

422d

About The Position

The Custom Applicator at Prairieland FS, Inc. is responsible for delivering agricultural products, applying fertilizers and crop protection products, and maintaining equipment. This role involves direct interaction with customers and requires adherence to safety and environmental standards. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is integral to the company's operations in the agricultural sector.

Requirements

• Previous applicator or related experience and/or training to demonstrate the ability to deliver products, custom apply fertilizers and crop protection products, inspect fields, take soil samples, and do minor equipment maintenance.
• Proven professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and communicate one-on-one and in small groups with customers and other employees.
• Demonstrated time management and basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of basic computer skills related to the custom application business.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a CDL with proper endorsements and a commercial operator's license within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to perform pre-and post-trip inspections, minor equipment maintenance and repair, and lift 70 lbs.
• Ability to work hours other than normal to meet seasonal demands.

Responsibilities

• Delivers products to customers according to company standards and increases potential sales.
• Communicates sales leads to their supervisor.
• Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
• Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and procedures and following all pesticide labels.
• Records application data according to regulations and standards.
• Provides timely electronic and/or paper copies of 'as applied' data.
• Maintains and repairs company facilities and rolling stock as required.
• Responsible for inventory control and turning in application records daily.
• Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Scouts fields as required following Company scouting procedures and report findings for identification and recommendations to the Supervisor and Crop Specialist.
• Collects soil samples using proper procedures.
• Records soil sample information for proper identification and analysis.
• Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport, and application equipment for blending and delivering products.
• Repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Exceptional pay for exceptional performance
• Recognition for dedication to the mission
• Opportunities for professional development
• Equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed