Agronomy Custom Applicator Associate

ApplicatorThe Applicator is responsible for delivering and applying crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers to customer's properties as directed by the Branch Manager. Additionally, the Applicator provides support for the branch.Responsibilities include:Applying crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers as directed by agriculture standardsMaintaining fertilizer spreadersMaintaining application equipmentOperating within the standards set by USDOT and FMCSRFollowing HAZMAT safety standardsLoading and unloading trucks as neededMaintaining trucks and equipmentKeeping the Branch Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may ariseWorking with all locations. This may include working at different facilities performing service work in other areas.Maintaining office, shop, and grounds as neededAnswering phonesHelping walk-in customersOther duties may be assignedSupervisory responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Employee benefits include:Paid holidaysPaid time off401K with employer matchMedical insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceLife and AD&D insuranceShort/long term disabilityQualifications:Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:Agriculture and/or farming experience preferredStrong mathematical skillsKnowledge of basic mechanicsAbility to weldAbility to operate a vehicle with a manual transmissionAbility to operate a forklift, skid loader, and wheel loaderKnowledge of computersAbility to follow established processesAbility to communicate effectively with a variety of individualsAbility to handle multiple tasksEducation:High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license, Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferredApplicator's licensePhysical requirements include:Able to sit, bend, and reach overhead as part of daily activitiesAble to hear effectively on phone to answer inquiries and take messagesAble to read documents with fine printAble to use a keyboardAble to lift 60+ lbsPass a pre-employment drug screen and physicalWork environment characteristics include:Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicalsOccasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shockNoise level in the work environment is usually loudThis job description is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities of this role.

Duties and responsibilities may be added and deleted based on business needs and may be changed when business dictates.