Custom Applicator

Summary

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as a Custom Applicator in Freeman, SD today!

Responsibilities

• Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
• Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Receive hands-on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and performing routine equipment maintenance
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met
• Perform warehouse work to include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.