Custom Field Applicator

Summary: This position is responsible for custom application of fertilizers and agricultural chemicals by properly operating spraying and spreading equipment, delivering agronomy products, and assisting in all daily operations.

Key Roles:

Operations

• Blending, mixing, delivering, loading, and unloading of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and merchandise
• Verification of correct product type and product amount when loading/unloading
• Fill anhydrous tanks and deliver
• Assist with chemical and seed warehouse activities, including inventory management and recordkeeping
• Ensure all paperwork for product deliveries and services are promptly turned in
• Report inventory supply needs to supervisor

Custom Application

• Perform all types of custom application duties including but not limited to spraying, spreading, and NH3 application
• Apply crop nutrients and crop protection products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner
• Responsible for the proper calibration of fertilizer and spraying equipment
• Complete and maintain required application logs, reports, and other required documentation

Customer Service

• Provide prompt and courteous customer service
• Work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to supervisor
• Ensure customers are informed of safe product handling
• Attend meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education opportunities to increase personal skill and knowledge

Equipment/Facility Maintenance

• Operate, service, and maintain all agronomy operations equipment and vehicles in a safe manner
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance of the facility, equipment, and vehicles to ensure high safety standards
• Maintains inspection and service records on all equipment and vehicles
• Communicate recommendations on replacements, additions, or deletions of equipment when needed

Safety

• Hold self and others accountable to safety policies and safe behaviors
• Maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.)
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions and/or conditions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Intermediate computer skills with ability to learn new computer programs
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Mechanical and maintenance aptitude with ability to operate, service and troubleshoot machinery
• Must be able to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret required documents

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license
• CDL with HazMat and tanker endorsements preferred
• State of Illinois Commercial Applicator License

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• One to three years of agricultural related experience and/or training preferred

Working Conditions:

Position operates primarily in an outdoor environment. Requires sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time and exposure to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, chemicals, and internal and external temperature/weather conditions (from -20 to +100 degrees). Employee may work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and must be able to adapt to extended-hour workdays. Employee will be required to climb several flights of stairs and ladders. Ability to drive equipment such as forklift and/or skid loader. Position requires the ability to lift weights of sixty (60) pounds or less; bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds; and pushing brooms and shovels. Employee must be willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, and overtime if needed.

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications, duties, and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Top Ag Cooperative reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.