Applicator Tech

Job Description

The Applicator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, both water run fertilizer and pesticide applications, overseeing all chemigation activities, and maintenance of all chemigation equipment.

Chemigation

• Mixes and applies water run pesticides
• Fertigation: Applies water run liquid fertilizer
• In-Furrow: Mixes and applies a fertilizer and/or pesticides at planting or cultivation that is applied directly to the furrow
• Spraying: Mixes and applies a fertilizer and/or pesticide to roadsides, around buildings, or other areas, which includes backpack sprayers, road sprayer, etc.
• Calibration: Calibrates fertilizer and/or pesticide delivery systems, such as fertilizer delivery system on planters, seed treatment applications, or in-furrow pesticide applications
• Equipment Maintenance: Repairs and maintains all chemigation equipment, including any fabrication or installation of new equipment
• Housekeeping: Cleaning and maintaining vehicles and areas such as shop area, chemical storage area, containment areas, airstrips, and compost tea area
• Pesticide Delivery: Delivers pesticides to airstrip, ground rigs, customers, circles, etc.
• Cross Training: Cross-trained on the following positions – Operator, Truck Driver, Soil Sampler, and Mix Man
• Fumigation Oversight: Oversees incoming and receiving product from inventory from our chemical storage.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) High School Diploma or Equivalent or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills And Experience: A Washington State Commercial Pesticide License, with all categories pertaining to the agricultural business preferred or private applicator license.
• Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range

$21.97

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law