Applicator Maintenance

The applicator person is responsible for the marketing of the agricultural products manufactured and/or distributed by Twin State, Inc., within a defined territory as well as the on-farm application of these products. The applicator person is an integral part of the individual retail location team and reports to the retail manager.

Benefits

• Potential Earnings is $62,500 - $75,000
• Average Hourly Potential: $25 to $30 an hour, based on experience & overtime hours
• Health / dental insurance
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short / long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)

Maintenance Description:

In cooperation with the retail manager, identity, prioritize and make repairs and maintenance on the following:

• Pumps, piping, and tanks

• Application and nurse equipment, forklifts, pickups, and all rolling stock.

• Building

• Containment dikes and load/unload pads, mixer

• Any other capital asset on the property

• Ensure that all equipment and rolling stock has been repaired and maintained in advance of the Fall/Spring seasons.

• In cooperation with the retail manager, decide whether specific repairs should be performed by plant personnel or done by an outside vendor.

• Organized and maintain a record keeping system to record and schedule maintenance activities on all plant equipment, rolling stock and fixed assets.

• Maintain, organize, and stock parts and tools in shop.

• Individuals should be able to weld.

• Safety, Environmental, Property Appearance:

• Always keep personal safety and the safety of fellow employees as the highest priority when working at the facility or operating company vehicles on the road. Twin State/Liqui-Grow policies must be followed at all times.

• Always handle fertilizers, Crop Protection Products, fuel, micronutrients, stormwater, and rinsate water in an environmentally responsible manner so that contamination of the facility does not occur. In the event of a spill either at the facility or during transport, always follow Twin State/Liqui-Grow company policy and DATCP state regulations as it relates to reporting, containing, cleanup and disposal of affected soil and property.

• Maintain the facility and rolling stock to portray a positive and professional image on behalf of Twin State/Liqui-Grow.

• Keep the facility, grounds, and buildings clean, picked up and orderly.

• Have a thorough understanding of Twin State’s safety manual and comply with the company and OSHA standards for maintaining a safe workplace, including being sure that safety equipment is available and in working order.

• Teamwork:

• Work in a cooperative manner with all full-time and part-time employees to help foster a spirit of teamwork, mutual respect, good customer service, and a professional image on behalf of yourself and Twin State/Liqui-Grow.

• All other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Participate in all training activities pursuant to gaining knowledge of the products and the benefits to the farmer by their use.

• Take soil samples and do the necessary scouting of the customer’s fields to develop a proper recommendation for fertilizer and pesticide applications.

• Assist the farmer by applying his purchased fertilizer and pesticides in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensure that the application equipment has the necessary safety equipment and that it is utilized at all times.

• Keep the manager and team fully informed of all operations.

• As time allows, help maintain the retail facility.

• Assist the sales team whenever possible.

Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-drug test

• Must have a good driving record

• Must have Applicator’s License/CDL-Twin State, Inc. will facilitate

• Application/Ag Equipment experience is ideal