What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applicator/Plant Operations position at FARMERS CO-OP ASSOCIATION?
Description:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining spray equipment according to specifications. Will blend chemicals according to labels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates and maintains applicator in a safe and accurate manner.
- Performs necessary maintenance & calibration on assigned machines.
- Responsible for following the label when blending crop protection products to ensure quality chemicals.
- Reads maps, follow directions, and operate equipment with computer assisted operations.
- Provides accurate and efficient unloading and delivery of product.
- Assists sales agronomist with scouting fields to determine appropriate chemical mix, if necessary.
- Communicates with supervisor and agronomists about which fields to go to and what chemicals need to be sprayed.
- Expected to assist in plant operations when needed.
Schedule: Monday through Friday; Seasonal/Peak Season - Weekend Availability
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- UBG RetireMint Plan with Employer Match
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education and Experience Required
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CDL and an Applicator License is required within 3 months of hire date. Will assist in training and licensing.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.