Row Crop Sprayer Applicator - Central Ontario FS - Elmvale, ON

GROWMARK; Elmvale; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agronomy company as a Row Crop Sprayer Applicator, specializing in operating heavy agricultural equipment. This role offers solid career opportunities, requires a high school education, and values problem-solving skills. Work in a supportive environment focused on sustainability and employee wellness.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Paid Time Off

Paid overtime

Performance bonuses

In-house training and leadership development

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license (preferably class DZ).
• Agriculture experience an asset.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors with lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural application equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Apply dry and liquid fertilizer and crop protection products.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

AtCentral Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

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 Row Crop Sprayer Applicator that is eager to get behind the wheel and help our customers thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Operate agricultural application equipment, such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Apply dry and liquid fertilizer and/or crop protection products.
• Complete required paperwork, driver’s logs, and daily inspections.
• 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 jobhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDtpVJN2hU

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Normally requires a high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably class DZ), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.
• A strong mechanical aptitude with ability to problem solve.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to read maps, and work orders, as well as follow specific delivery directions and instructions.
• Agriculture experience an asset.
• Professional applicator experience an asset.
• Willingness to work in Indoor/Outdoor working conditions with some lifting and climbing requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak times.
• A current Ag Exterminator License, and/or Nutrient Technician License would be a definite asset.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We valuerelationshipsand people first and foremost.

• We are a company thatgives backto the community.
• We emphasizesustainabilitypractices and stewardship of our resources.
• We provide access to in-housetrainingandleadership developmentopportunities.
• We ensure that employeehealthandwellnessmatters to us!
• We offer a robust benefits package includinga RRSPmatching programand generousPaid Time Off(full -time positions only).
• Paid overtime, when needed.
• Performance bonuses.

WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US

• Central Ontario FS is 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 taking part 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.