What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPLICATION SPECIALIST position at PRATUM CO-OP?
The primary purpose of this job is to operate Precision application equipment to apply agricultural chemicals to crop fields for Pratum Co-op customers, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.
The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Safely operate, maintain and fly a spray drone with proper credentials
- Assist with mixing chemicals and calculating correct amounts of products per area
- Achieve a safe, accurate and efficient application
- Assist with ARES applications
- Maintain accurate records to assist with inventory control and spray documentation
- Assist with soil sampling
- Precision AG Technician for the installation and troubleshooting of sensors/probes, soil sampling, pest trap installation and drone imagery
- Application of chemicals, fertilizers and other products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Expectations
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
- Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
- Integrity: always doing the right thing
- Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
- Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
- Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
- Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
- Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
- Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
- Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
- Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Willingness to work overtime during the busy seasons
- Identify problems and understand road layouts to determine best routes from field to field
- Meet everyone with a smile
Salary : $24 - $28