Agriculture Applicator

Minnesota Ag Connection; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness is seeking an Agriculture Applicator to join its Rochester, MN unit. The role involves running facility agronomy operations, applying crop protection products, and engaging with customers while offering opportunities for career advancement. Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits are included, making this an ideal opportunity for those passionate about agriculture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and pension plans

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production and Operations.
• Ability to operate machinery and lift up to 75 lbs.
• CDL license and applicator's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision.
• Educate customers on applied products and techniques.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using heavy machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of Agriculture Production

Customer Service

Equipment Operation

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors

Job description

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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

Do you have a passion for agriculture?

CHS, Inc has an opportunity to join our Rochester, MN business unit as an Agriculture Applicator! Daily you will run facility agronomy 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. This position offers several opportunities for growth by providing financial assistance in obtaining a CDL, applicator license, and forklift certification to maximize your career longevity & development. Join the largest coop in the U.S to receive competitive pay & benefits, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours for your take home pay. Apply today & become part of our global impact!

Responsibilities

• With 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)

• Knowledge of 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 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.

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