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 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summaryn
CHS has an opportunity in our Country Operations Division in Wiggins, CO. We are looking for a Custom Applicator. Work independently as you apply chemical and fertilizer products to producer fields. As a Custom Applicator, you will
- Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs
- Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer while loading and applying products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner
- Gain hands-on experience and technical skills by running many different types of machinery and performing routine equipment maintenance
Take advantage of an outstanding benefits package, a friendly and safe work environment, and provide a valuable service to the local community. Apply for our Custom Applicator role today!
Compensation Datan
Pay:
- Ranging from $20.63 - $32.94 per hr
- This position has opportunity for promotion.
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Benefit eligible employees receive:
- Medical, Dental, Vision &a; Life Insurance
Long &a; Short-Term Disability - Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (Vacation &a; Sick Pay) - Retirement Benefits -
- 401K with Company Match
- Company Funded Pension
- Profit Sharing
Responsibilitiesn
- Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- 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 including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
- Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
- Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Provide guidance and assistance to more junior team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)n
- 2
years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application - Must meet minimum age requirement
Additional Qualificationsn
- Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
- Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
- Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirementsn
- Ability to lift 75 lbs
- Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package.
Compensation:
This includes base wage and may consist of other earnings depending upon position within CHS, consisting of bonuses, incentives, commissions, merit pay. This position may be an opportunity for promotion.
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health, and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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