Temporary Custom Applicator - Agriculture

Who We Are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider founded in 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas, hence our name. We now operate over 450 locations nationwide and employ over 6,000 people. Our corporate headquarters is in Collierville, Tennessee.

About The Job

The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to customer fields and operating all applicator equipment, including performing maintenance on the equipment.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Seasonal: Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment. Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres. Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment. Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas. Wears proper protection equipment.
• Off-Season: Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license. Attends applicator equipment workshops. Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities. Pulls soil samples. Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer. Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer, and seed. Makes sales calls to customers.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• Class A or B CDL and pesticide license is highly preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.
• Excellent driving record.
• Accurately reads field maps.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.

Work Environment and Physical Aspects of the Job

• The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and a risk of electrical shock.
• This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lift, carry, push or pull (up to and including 50lbs or more), reach overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climb, grip, grasp and twist using hands and wrists, bend and stoop for long periods of time, work below knee levels for short periods of time, and work above shoulder level for short periods.

Benefits

At Helena Temporary positions, you are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service. Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay. And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

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