Custom Applicator
Purpose Of Position
This position is responsible for the operation of spray equipment and the effective application of pesticides or fertilizer. Regular hours can vary, extended hours will be necessary during peak times and as business dictates. The purpose of this position is to increase service performance and excellence to our customers by performing tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of our retail Agronomy supply and service operations.
Responsibilities
- Operates all spray equipment and fertilizer floater equipment safely
- Apply pesticides with applicable calibrated rates, accurately and efficiently
- Mixing, loading and application of pesticides/fertilizers
- Handles and delivers bulk and packaged chemicals
- Follow state and federal application regulations
- Performs daily vehicle inspections
- Cleans and maintains equipment
- Maintain application/spray records
- Manage customer service relations
- Organize and coordinate application timetable with customers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Chemical Applicators License preferred
- Maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability
- Team player
- Experience in operating heavy farm machinery
- Comfort with basic mathematics
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Moderate to heavy lifting is required (60 lbs.) on a regular basis.
- Work conditions may include dust, fumes, moderate to loud noise levels, uneven surfaces, various heights.
- Ability to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated positions.
- Ability to work near moving equipment, outside and inside, and in all-weather conditions.
- While performing the duties of the job, it is required to speak, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to operate a computer, telephone, equipment, etc.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
- Meet the physical and mental demands of working seasonal long hours, climbing ladders, repetitive heavy lifting, and prioritizing multiple tasks during peak workload times.
- Understand and comply with OSHA, MDA, DOT, EPA, MPCA and other regulations.
- Work efficiently while always keeping yourself and others safe.
About The Company
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.