Custom Applicator - Agronomy Plant Operations - Ag-Land FS, Inc. - Green Valley, IL

About the role

Ag-Land FS, Inc. is hiring for an agronomy position based in Green Valley, Illinois. This role involves direct interaction with local farmers, running equipment, supporting operations, and assisting customers.

Responsibilities

• Loads and applies crop protection inputs to customer’s fields according to recommended rates and pesticide labels.
• Completes spray/application logs noting any problems or concerns.
• Maintains facility equipment, performing routine maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, and cleaning of application equipment.
• Maintains location, buildings, equipment, and property to enhance company image.
• Delivers products to customers as required, including assisting walk-in customers.
• Works with other location employees to maintain location, buildings, equipment, and property to enhance company image.
• Adheres to environmental, health, training, and safety policies to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Adheres to uniform policy and maintains professional image.
• Assists with crop scouting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous applicator or related experience and/or training to demonstrate ability to custom apply fertilizers, crop protection products, and ag lime.
• Proven professional communication and customer service skills.
• Confidentiality of sensitive customer, business, and employee information.
• Time management and basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills relevant to custom application business.
• Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• CDL with proper endorsements and commercial operator’s license from the Department of Agriculture.

Benefits

• Total Rewards package including competitive pay, defined benefit pension plan, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other voluntary group benefit programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for overall well-being.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for overall well-being.
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package.

Pay

This position offers an estimated range of $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may have the opportunity to earn bonuses based on company or location performance metrics, in accordance with company policies. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance and market conditions.

Schedule

Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and perform tasks requiring lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs. May require working outdoors in various weather conditions.