Custom Applicators/ Agricultural Equipment Operators - (aka Crop Input Applicator)

Focus Community Development Corporation; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business in Central Ontario is seeking a Professional Applicator to operate equipment and apply crop products. This role emphasizes outdoor work and customer service, offering a robust benefits package, training, and a performance bonus. Join a company committed to sustainability and community support.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Paid Time Off

RRSP matching program

Paid overtime when needed

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience operating agricultural application equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and crop protection products.

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural application equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Apply fertilizers and crop protection products.

Job description

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a growing and progressive, multi-service agricultural business operating 18 locations that specialize in agronomy, energy products, and grain marketing throughout southwestern and central Ontario. We are currently looking for professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Elmvale location

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

If you love being outdoors and operating heavy equipment, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for a Professional Applicator eager to get behind the wheel and help our customers thrive. In this role, you will:

1. Operate agricultural application equipment, such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
2. Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
3. Apply dry and liquid fertilizer and/or crop protection products.
4. Complete required paperwork, driver’s logs, and daily inspections.
5. Ensure application is made in a timely manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism.

Follow the link to view a video of our operators on the job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDtpVJN2hU

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.
• We are a company that gives back to the community.
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
• We provide access to in-house training and leadership development.
• We ensure that employee health and wellness matter to us!
• We offer a robust benefits package including a RRSP matching program and generous Paid Time Off (full-time positions only).
• Paid overtime when needed.
• Performance bonuses.

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US

• Central Ontario FS, a retail division of GROWMARK, Inc., serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.