Applicator - Agriculture

About Us

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees, we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

About the Role

Our Applicators are responsible for applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader. This position also operates and performs maintenance to all applicator equipment.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment.
• Wears proper safety protection gear.
• Participates in continuing education in order to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Drives a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL is preferred.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours during busy season is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Work Environment & Physical Aspects

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees. The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

• Use of hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more).
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more).
• Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs).
• Climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists.
• Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
• Working below knee levels and above shoulder level for short periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starting the same day you do.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day; company-match increases up to 10% based on your contribution amount and years of service.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Paid time-off and holiday pay.
• Overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.