Applicator - Agriculture - Temporary
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider founded in 1957. With over 450 locations nationwide and 6,000 employees, our corporate office is in Collierville, Tennessee. We are one of the top national players in our industry, known for our comprehensive services including 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 involves operating and performing maintenance on 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.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- CDL is preferred.
- Experience in operating large equipment is required.
Qualifications
- Mechanically inclined.
- 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 to drive a company vehicle.
- Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Skills
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
Benefits
- Eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
- Access to earned pay through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
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. You may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lift, carry, push or pull (up to and including 50lbs or more), reach overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climb, grip, grasp and twist using hands and wrists, bend and stoop for long periods of time, work below knee levels for short periods of time, and work above shoulder level for short periods.
Company Information
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. Helena supports individuals with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.