Applicator/Operations

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers across North and South Dakota. With a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees, Agtegra’s mission is to do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do. We offer diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.

About the role

The Applicator/Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining spray equipment according to specifications, blending chemicals per label instructions, and assisting with agronomy operations while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment, including skid loaders, tractor/mowers, forklifts, and applicator equipment, to execute processes such as unloading and delivering product accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Blend crop protection products per label instructions, read maps, follow directions, and operate equipment with computer-assisted operations.
• Interact regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, promote continuous improvement, and foster a teamwork-focused environment.
• Collaborate with Sales and Agronomy teams regarding field scouting and chemical mix recommendations.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures, including OSHA, vehicle policy, fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/GED or 0-1 year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Commercial Applicator License or ability to obtain one.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., while using personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) and confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL.
• Experience running applicator equipment.

Skills

• Operation and maintenance of spray equipment and agricultural machinery.
• Blending chemicals according to label instructions.
• Customer service and teamwork.
• Light maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Adherence to safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO).
• Family leave.
• Clothing allowance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear, and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.