Custom Applicator

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch service to customers by ensuring timely and accurate application of dry/liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Offer high-level customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Solve problems related to equipment and maintain equipment daily.
• Perform a variety of functions within the Agronomy Operations Department.
• Key Application Responsibilities:
  • Meet and fulfill orders for application of dry/liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
  • Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides accurately and promptly.
  • Record all applications correctly and accurately in a digital platform.
  • Operate tender trucks as necessary.
  • Maintain equipment daily and annually.
  • Assist with process improvements, organization, and safety.
• Key Maintenance Responsibilities:
  • Perform daily and annual maintenance on all application equipment.
  • Order parts and organize all parts supply areas.
  • Assist with maintenance on chemical, liquid fertilizer, and seed equipment as needed.
• Customer Relations:
  • Ensure proper applications for customers in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy during all applications.
  • Represent Farmward professionally in actions and appearance, positively enriching the culture of Farmward Cooperative.
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Process Improvements:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in application, maintenance, parts ordering, management, and organization for parts supply area.
  • Aid in the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Safety and Organization:
  • Keep accurate, detailed, and timely records for all applications performed.
  • Ensure the shop, equipment, and site areas are safe, clean, and organized.
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.
  • Shift to assist other departments (Chemical/Seed warehouses, blending tower, Grain) with a variety of tasks when needed.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in agriculture is required.
• Must have a track record of quality work and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and consistent attendance are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to meet insurance carrier requirements.
• The following certifications/licenses must be obtained after hire:
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License A and C
• Class A CDL
• Valid Health Card
• Hazardous Material Endorsement
• Tanker Endorsement