Custom Applicator

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

About the role

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Join CHS Inc. as a Custom Applicator in Colton, SD. Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently. You will build relationships with local farmers, manage field operations, and gain hands-on experience with various machinery. Earn more with our acre bonus incentive—your hard work in the field pays off as acreage increases. Work with one of the largest co-ops in the U.S. while making an impact in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products using a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products, application techniques, and ongoing support services.
• Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and customer needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work, including operating loaders, forklifts, and maintenance tasks.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light-duty machinery.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities, including maintenance, grounds upkeep, equipment inspection, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 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

• Competitive total rewards package, including base wage and potential bonus, incentives, and commissions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility requirements).