Application Specialist - Prairieland FS - Pilot Grove, MO
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title. We need to extract content.
From posting: It includes intro paragraph about Prairieland FS, then "REPORTS TO: Location Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt Purpose And Summary Statement" then description. Then "Essential Job Functions" list. Then "Other Job Functions". Then "Requirements" with subparts: Education and Experience, Functional Competencies, Core Competencies, Other Requirements, Physical Demands (a table). Then "EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT". Then EEO boilerplate etc which we should remove.
We need to produce sections: About the role (intro). Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions + Other Job Functions). Requirements (Education and Experience, Functional Competencies, Core Competencies, Other Requirements). Possibly Qualifications? Could combine Requirements and Qualifications but we have Requirements section. Skills maybe from Functional Competencies? Could put Skills section. Benefits? Not mentioned except mission statement about Total Rewards package but not specific benefits. No explicit benefits, pay, schedule. So we should not create those sections.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to avoid repeating job title. No headings for Job ID etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Also remove "Issue Date: 1/1/2025" maybe minor metadata; could fold into short p or drop. Probably drop.
We need to keep mission statement? It's about Total Rewards package; could be part of About the role or maybe Benefits? But we shouldn't create Benefits unless specific. Mission statement is about Total Rewards package delivering exceptional pay etc. That's somewhat benefits/pay but not explicit. Safer to include as part of About the role? Might be considered Benefits? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state "Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance". That's about pay and rewards. Could be considered Benefits/Pay. But we need to see if we should create a Benefits section. The posting mentions "Total Rewards package". That's a benefit description. Could create Benefits section with that content. However we must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". This is specific. So we could add a Benefits section with that mission statement.
But also there is "EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT" heading in original; we could treat that as Benefits. However we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: We'll have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (Essential + Other Job Functions), Requirements (Education and Experience, Functional Competencies, Core Competencies, Other Requirements), Benefits (Total Rewards mission statement). Possibly Skills? Functional Competencies could be Skills. But we already have Requirements covering those. Could split: Requirements for education/experience, Skills for functional competencies. But instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Requirements and Skills into one Requirements section. But we have headings list: we can use Requirements for education/experience, and Skills for functional competencies. That's two sections. Might be okay.
But we need to avoid creating sections with no content. We'll ensure each has content.
Let's extract:
About the role: first paragraph: "At Prairieland FS, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Working with the industry's top professionals, you'll develop new expertise through varied job experiences and company-sponsored training programs. And you'll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Plus, FS believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent. You can contribute your unique experiences and background to build a community that fosters mutual respect and meaningful relationships."
That's prose.
Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions list (many bullet-like sentences). Also Other Job Functions list.
We need to convert each sentence into
- . Ensure we preserve all.
Let's list Essential Job Functions sentences (separated by periods). I'll copy:
- Mixes products and applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and pesticide labels.
- Records application data in compliance with regulations and standards, providing timely electronic and paper copies of "as applied" data.
- Maintain, repair, and rebuild company facilities and rolling stock as needed while safely operating and maintaining various agricultural application equipment, including sprayers, spreaders, and other machinery.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and reliably throughout the season.
- Regularly calibrate equipment to ensure accurate crop application rates, adjusting settings based on product requirements and field conditions.
- Maintain detailed records of crop applications, including product types, rates, locations, and weather conditions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Delivers products to customers according to company standards, increasing potential sales, and accurately applies agricultural crop production input products to fields using specialized equipment, following crop application guidelines and regulations.
- Responsible for inventory management and submitting crop application records daily, ensuring all products are accounted for with an invoice or delivery ticket.
- Set up equipment for material handling, blending, storage, transport, and product application.
- Assess field conditions, including soil type, weather, and crop stage, to determine the optimal timing and method of crop application.
- Follow all safety protocols and best practices to protect yourself, co-workers, and the environment during the crop application process.
- Stay updated on the latest agronomy practices, product advancements, and equipment technologies through ongoing training and development.
- Scout fields as required, following company scouting procedures, and report findings to the Location Manager and Crop Specialist for identification and recommendations.
- Collect soil samples following proper procedures and record the sample information for accurate identification and analysis.
- Reports sales leads to the Location Manager and Crop Specialist.
Other Job Functions:
- Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
- Follows Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as they apply. (duplicate? Actually appears twice; we should deduplicate.)
- Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards.
- Comply with the uniform policy and uphold a professional appearance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
We should remove duplicate line.
Now Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in agronomy or agriculture is a plus.
- Experience in agricultural application or a related field is preferred; experience in agronomy or precision agriculture is a plus.
- Strong understanding of crop protection input products, agronomy practices, and equipment operation is preferred.
- Familiarity with GPS and precision agriculture technology is a plus.
Functional Competencies:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with teammates at all levels.
- Ability to identify and address issues in a proactive manner.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and teammates.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
Other Requirements:
- Obtain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with required endorsements (e.g., HazMat, Tanker) within six months of employment and maintain a clean driving record.
- All required federal and state pesticide licenses within the first six months of employment.
- Follow safety and compliance standards to help ensure their well-being and the safety of others.
- Ability to work hours other than those considered normal at various times throughout the year to meet deadlines and demands.
- The role may require occasional travel to other company locations or industry events, with the ability to travel independently and stay overnight as needed.
- Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training related to the position’s requirements.
Physical Demands: a table. We need to preserve all substantive information. Should we include as a subsection? Could be part of Requirements. Since it's a table, we could represent as
but it's a grid. Might be better to keep as ? The instruction only mentions using - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. It didn't forbid tables. But to be safe, we could convert each row into list items? That would lose structure. Perhaps we can keep as as it's still HTML. The instruction didn't prohibit tables. It only says use
- for any list... and
for prose. It didn't say we cannot use other tags. So we can include a for physical demands.
We need to preserve the table exactly. Let's extract the table:
It appears as:
Physical Demands Lifting/Carrying Frequency Pushing/Pulling Frequency Under 10 lbs. Frequently Under 10 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently 51-100 lbs. Occasionally 51-100 lbs. Occasionally Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Twisting/Turning Frequency Driving Frequency Bend Frequently Automatic Trans Not Applicable Climb Frequently Standard Trans Frequently Crawl Frequently Kneel Frequently Elements Frequency Reach Outward Frequently Exposure to Cold Frequently Reach Over Head Frequently Exposure to Heat Frequently Reach Over Shoulder Frequently Exposure to dust, dirt, debris Frequently Sit Frequently Exposure to chemicals Frequently Squat Frequently Exposure to high noise levels Frequently Stand Frequently Working from heights Frequently Walk-Normal Surfaces Frequently Walk-Slippery Surfaces Frequently Other Walk-Uneven Surfaces Frequently Keyboard/Ten Key Frequently Fine Dexterity Frequently Handling (grasping, holding) Frequently Repetitive Motion – Hands Frequently Repetitive Motion – Feet Frequently
It seems misaligned. Probably the original had two columns: Lifting/Carrying Frequency and Pushing/Pulling Frequency, then rows for weight ranges. Then Twisting/Turning Frequency, Driving Frequency, etc. Hard to parse.
Given complexity, maybe we can drop the Physical Demands table? But instruction says preserve ALL substantive information. Dropping would lose info. We need to include it somehow.
We could represent as preserving whitespace? Or as a with best guess.
Let's try to reconstruct:
First heading: Lifting/Carrying Frequency | Pushing/Pulling Frequency
Rows:
Under 10 lbs. | Frequently | Under 10 lbs. | Frequently
11-20 lbs. | Frequently | 11-20 lbs. | Frequently
21-50 lbs. | Frequently | 21-50 lbs. | Frequently
51-100 lbs. | Occasionally | 51-100 lbs. | Occasionally
Over 100 lbs. | Not Applicable | Over 100 lbs. | Not Applicable
Then next heading: Twisting/Turning Frequency | Driving Frequency
Rows:
Bend | Frequently | Automatic Trans | Not Applicable
Climb | Frequently | Standard Trans | Frequently
Crawl | Frequently | Kneel | Frequently
Then Elements Frequency (maybe multiple columns): Reach Outward | Exposure to Cold | Reach Over Head | Exposure to Heat | Reach Over Shoulder | Exposure to dust, dirt, debris | Sit | Exposure to chemicals | Squat | Exposure to high noise levels | Stand | Working from heights | Walk-Normal Surfaces | Walk-Slippery Surfaces | Other
for prose. We need to avoid repeating job title. No headings for Job ID etc. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Also remove "Issue Date: 1/1/2025" maybe minor metadata; could fold into short p or drop. Probably drop. We need to keep mission statement? It's about Total Rewards package; could be part of About the role or maybe Benefits? But we shouldn't create Benefits unless specific. Mission statement is about Total Rewards package delivering exceptional pay etc. That's somewhat benefits/pay but not explicit. Safer to include as part of About the role? Might be considered Benefits? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state "Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance". That's about pay and rewards. Could be considered Benefits/Pay. But we need to see if we should create a Benefits section. The posting mentions "Total Rewards package". That's a benefit description. Could create Benefits section with that content. However we must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". This is specific. So we could add a Benefits section with that mission statement. But also there is "EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT" heading in original; we could treat that as Benefits. However we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: We'll have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (Essential + Other Job Functions), Requirements (Education and Experience, Functional Competencies, Core Competencies, Other Requirements), Benefits (Total Rewards mission statement). Possibly Skills? Functional Competencies could be Skills. But we already have Requirements covering those. Could split: Requirements for education/experience, Skills for functional competencies. But instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Requirements and Skills into one Requirements section. But we have headings list: we can use Requirements for education/experience, and Skills for functional competencies. That's two sections. Might be okay. But we need to avoid creating sections with no content. We'll ensure each has content. Let's extract: About the role: first paragraph: "At Prairieland FS, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Working with the industry's top professionals, you'll develop new expertise through varied job experiences and company-sponsored training programs. And you'll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Plus, FS believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent. You can contribute your unique experiences and background to build a community that fosters mutual respect and meaningful relationships." That's prose. Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions list (many bullet-like sentences). Also Other Job Functions list. We need to convert each sentence into
- but it's a grid. Might be better to keep as ? The instruction only mentions using
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. It didn't forbid tables. But to be safe, we could convert each row into list items? That would lose structure. Perhaps we can keep as as it's still HTML. The instruction didn't prohibit tables. It only says use
- for any list... and
for prose. It didn't say we cannot use other tags. So we can include a for physical demands. We need to preserve the table exactly. Let's extract the table: It appears as: Physical Demands Lifting/Carrying Frequency Pushing/Pulling Frequency Under 10 lbs. Frequently Under 10 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently 51-100 lbs. Occasionally 51-100 lbs. Occasionally Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Twisting/Turning Frequency Driving Frequency Bend Frequently Automatic Trans Not Applicable Climb Frequently Standard Trans Frequently Crawl Frequently Kneel Frequently Elements Frequency Reach Outward Frequently Exposure to Cold Frequently Reach Over Head Frequently Exposure to Heat Frequently Reach Over Shoulder Frequently Exposure to dust, dirt, debris Frequently Sit Frequently Exposure to chemicals Frequently Squat Frequently Exposure to high noise levels Frequently Stand Frequently Working from heights Frequently Walk-Normal Surfaces Frequently Walk-Slippery Surfaces Frequently Other Walk-Uneven Surfaces Frequently Keyboard/Ten Key Frequently Fine Dexterity Frequently Handling (grasping, holding) Frequently Repetitive Motion – Hands Frequently Repetitive Motion – Feet Frequently It seems misaligned. Probably the original had two columns: Lifting/Carrying Frequency and Pushing/Pulling Frequency, then rows for weight ranges. Then Twisting/Turning Frequency, Driving Frequency, etc. Hard to parse. Given complexity, maybe we can drop the Physical Demands table? But instruction says preserve ALL substantive information. Dropping would lose info. We need to include it somehow. We could represent as preserving whitespace? Or as a with best guess. Let's try to reconstruct: First heading: Lifting/Carrying Frequency | Pushing/Pulling Frequency Rows: Under 10 lbs. | Frequently | Under 10 lbs. | Frequently 11-20 lbs. | Frequently | 11-20 lbs. | Frequently 21-50 lbs. | Frequently | 21-50 lbs. | Frequently 51-100 lbs. | Occasionally | 51-100 lbs. | Occasionally Over 100 lbs. | Not Applicable | Over 100 lbs. | Not Applicable Then next heading: Twisting/Turning Frequency | Driving Frequency Rows: Bend | Frequently | Automatic Trans | Not Applicable Climb | Frequently | Standard Trans | Frequently Crawl | Frequently | Kneel | Frequently Then Elements Frequency (maybe multiple columns): Reach Outward | Exposure to Cold | Reach Over Head | Exposure to Heat | Reach Over Shoulder | Exposure to dust, dirt, debris | Sit | Exposure to chemicals | Squat | Exposure to high noise levels | Stand | Working from heights | Walk-Normal Surfaces | Walk-Slippery Surfaces | Other
- for any list... and