Agriculture Applicator

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Beltrami, MN is seeking an Agriculture Applicator to operate a floater in spring and fall, and drive a truck in the off season. A Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement is preferred but not required, with assistance offered to obtain.

This full-time, M-F role may require weekend work during peak season. The position involves applying fertilizers and crop protection products, delivering to customers, and supporting sales with order accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision, may use high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Educate customers on products being applied and provide ongoing support.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse duties including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

CDL (Class A)

DOT medical card

Job description

Summary

CHS Inc. in Beltrami, MN is looking for an Agriculture Applicator to join our team. This individual would be in charge of operating a floater in the spring and fall time and driving truck in the off season. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL (not required- we can help obtain) with their hazmat endorsement or willing to obtain. This is a M-F role with weekends as needed during our busy season. Join our team in Beltrami today!

Responsibilities

• 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 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 including 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment
    

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
• Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb 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 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.