Agricultural Applicator
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
About the role
Join CHS, Inc as a Custom Applicator / Operations Specialist at our brand-new plant in Oslo, MN. This role combines independent fieldwork with operational duties, allowing you to build relationships with local farmers while performing hands-on technical tasks.
Responsibilities
- Apply fertilizer and crop protection products using a high clearance sprayer or floater under general supervision.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products applied, application techniques, and ongoing support services.
- Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are accurate and patron needs are met.
- Perform warehouse tasks including operating loaders, forklifts, and conducting equipment maintenance.
- Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.
- Handle general labor responsibilities such as maintenance, grounds upkeep, equipment inspection, and record keeping.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, plant, and elevator facilities.
- Conduct daily clean-up around the plant.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
- Must meet minimum age requirement.
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Willingness to work additional hours to meet business demand.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to obtain a CDL.
- Applicator’s license, chemical application education, forklift certification, and farming/agriculture background preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including base wage, bonuses, incentives, and commissions (where applicable).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Life insurance.
- Health and dependent care spending accounts.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Pension and profit-sharing plans.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility requirements).
Actual pay offered will vary based on experience, education, training, specialized skills, certifications, and local minimum wage/salary requirements.