Applicator - Agriculture

About Us

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. With over 6,000 employees and 450+ locations nationwide, we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. The company encompasses product development, sales, operations, precision technology, and manufacturing.

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 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 in 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.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants must meet the legal age requirement for operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.

Work Environment & Physical Aspects

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, including talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and standing (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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting the same day you do.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access 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 (increasing to up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount).
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• 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.