Applicator/Driver CDL, Experienced

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

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Join CHS Inc. as a Custom Applicator in Freeman, SD. Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently. You’ll earn more with our acre bonus incentive—your hard work in the field pays off even more as acreage increases. Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest co-ops in the U.S. while still making an impact in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products using a high-clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied, techniques utilized, and ongoing support with products and services.
• Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products (1-2 hours per day).
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement, and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance, including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Training Provided

• Crop protection product mixing
• Operation of application equipment

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays, and occasional weekends

Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins, and into the back of a trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k), pension, and profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and may include bonus, incentives, and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on experience, education, training, specialized skills, certifications, and minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.