Applicator Trainee

Summary

CHS Southwest Grain has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Applicator Trainee, with the flexibility to be based out of Dickinson, ND or Elgin, ND. In this hands-on role, you'll support local growers through fertilizer and crop protection applications, operate trucks and agricultural equipment, and assist with agronomy and warehouse operations throughout the year. We provide the opportunity for you to obtain your CDL, applicator licenses, and other industry certifications while building a rewarding career in agriculture. Employees also have the opportunity to increase their earnings through seasonal overtime opportunities and an acreage-based bonus incentive during application season.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products utilizing application equipment to support customer agronomic needs.
• Operate and maintain application equipment, tender trucks, tankers, and hopper-bottom trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pick up, deliver, load, and unload agronomy products including fertilizer and crop protection products.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner while providing exceptional service.
• Assist with chemical warehouse operations including inventory management, product handling, and facility organization.
• Support fertilizer operations including loading and unloading railcars and maintaining product quality standards.
• Assist with anhydrous ammonia operations while adhering to all safety requirements and regulations.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs on equipment, vehicles, and facility assets.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, daily equipment checks, and required operational documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles, warehouse facilities, and work areas.
• Work extended hours during peak application seasons to meet customer needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Training Provided

• CDL training and support
• Crop protection product mixing and handling
• Operation of application equipment
• Anhydrous ammonia certification
• Agronomy product knowledge and safety training

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of 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

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• 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 back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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