Truck Driver/Applicator

CHS, Inc.•Foxhome, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Herman in Foxhome, MN is looking for a Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team! This individual would be responsible for applying dry fertilizer to our customers fields, driving truck, and doing operations work. A Class A CDL is preferred but not required. This is a M-F year- round role with additional hours and weekends required during our busy seasons.

Requirements

1+ 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
Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card
Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
Ability to lift 75 lbs
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Nice To Haves

A Class A CDL is preferred but not required.
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

Responsibilities

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 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 including 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Crop protection product mixing
Operation of application equipment