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Applicator I - AgVantage FS - Lyle, MN

AgVantage FS · Lyle, MN · 5 days ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. The cooperative has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. AgVantage FS does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance, and is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

We are looking for a Custom Applicator eager to go above and beyond helping our customers spray their fields. If you have experience operating large machinery, attention to detail, and are interested in helping farmers grow the best crops possible, we can't wait to talk to you! Check out this video to learn more: https://vimeo.com/240178925

Responsibilities

  • Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels
  • Records application data according to regulations and standards
  • Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products
  • Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Eagerness to learn, passion and motivation for meeting goals
  • Ability to obtain all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied
  • Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills
  • Team-player mindset
  • Ability to work with extreme noise and weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
  • Ability to work in areas containing dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
  • Ability to work at varying heights and move up to 100 lbs
  • CDL with satisfactory driving record

Benefits

  • Company-funded pension
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • In-house training and leadership development opportunities
  • Possible training opportunities with an applicator simulator
  • Employee health and wellness prioritized
  • Full-time positions only

Learn more: http://bit.ly/2x0Lbn9

About AgVantage FS

AgVantage FS takes community development seriously, donating money to over 30 local organizations and associations last year. The company values relationships and people first, emphasizes sustainability practices and stewardship of resources, and gives back to the community.

Employment is contingent on receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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