Agriculture Applicator

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Newark, IL is seeking an Agriculture Applicator to support our agronomy team. You will apply fertilizer and crop protection products in the field, operate machinery, and assist customers with product needs.

Paid training offered; CDL and industry certifications supported. Join the largest co-op in the U.S. with competitive pay, flexible scheduling and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in agriculture production, operations, or application.
• Must meet DOT and company requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• CDL with Hazmat preferred or ability to attain one.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
• Operate equipment such as high clearance sprayers or floaters.
• Educate customers on products and field practices.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct.
• Perform warehouse duties including loading and unloading.
• Load and deliver products to customers as needed.
• Maintain records and perform general labor tasks.

Skills

Agriculture Production

Operations

Agriculture Application

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license

Hazmat endorsement

Forklift certification

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 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Do you have a passion for agriculture? CHS, Inc has an opportunity to join our agronomy team in Newark, IL as an Agriculture Applicator! Daily you will run facility operations, drive machinery, and apply our crop protection products in the field to efficiently provide seed, crop protection and application services to central and southern Illinois. Interested in getting your CDL? Earn while you learn. Ask how CHS provides paid training and supports employees in obtaining their CDL and other industry certifications. Join the largest co-op in the U.S to receive competitive pay & benefits, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours for your take home pay.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervison, apply fertilzer 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 including 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)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred

Pre-employment screening

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

Compensation

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

• 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
• adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

Equal Opportunity

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.