Agriculture Applicator

CHS, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic agronomy team in a full-time role that empowers agriculture! This position is crucial for field applicating functions, offering competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Engage with customers, apply crop nutrients, and assist in daily operations while working with advanced machinery. Be part of a leading agribusiness that values its employees and promotes growth in the agricultural sector. If you're passionate about agriculture and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agriculture production and operations is essential.
• Ability to operate various agricultural machinery is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products with supervision.
• Educate customers on products and techniques used.

Skills

Knowledge of Agriculture Production

Communication Skills

Ability to operate machinery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Applicator's license

Tools

Loader

Tractor

Forklift

Job description

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.

Summary

Jumpstart your career in agriculture!

CHS Inc has a full time opportunity to join our St. Charles, MN agronomy team! This position will be a key component to all field applicating functions and the success of our daily operations! Based on weather & business demand this position hours range from 7a-7p while offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours to maximize your take home pay. We procure crop nutrients from around the world, supported by extensive river, rail, and truck-served terminal operations. Apply today and join the largest coop in the U.S!

Responsibilities

• With supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• 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 include driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Obtain Applicator License
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Capability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet business demand
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background 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 Requirements

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from CHS.