What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custom Applicator position at Ag Land FS?
Custom Applicator - Ag Land FS - Green Valley, IL
HIRING MANAGER: Justin Meeks
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Under the direction of the Location Manager, delivers products, communicates sales leads, custom applies fertilizers, crop protection products or ag lime, and maintains or repairs equipment as needed. May work under the direction or supervision of licensed or certified pesticide or fertilizer applicator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Delivers products to customers according to company standards and to increase potential sales. Communicates sales leads to their supervisor.
Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Under appropriate supervision, applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.
Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products. Repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards.
May serve on the location Safety Committee and adheres to the company environmental health and safety policies and training.
Performs buildings and grounds maintenance as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have or obtain a CDL and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied. If applicable, responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Occasionally exposed or required to:
- Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
- Noisy conditions
- Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
- May be required to work at varying heights
- Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
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