Agriculture Applicator: Pesticide & Equipment Pro

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Allerton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking an Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops under supervision, operating and maintaining applicator equipment in outdoor environments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic pesticide knowledge, and the ability to read field maps; a CDL and QAC are preferred, with Spanish being a helpful skill. Benefits include comprehensive health, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience operating large equipment is preferred.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment.
• Wears proper safety protection gear.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Drives a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

QAC preferred

Agricultural background

Pesticide knowledge

Read field maps/field computers

CDL fitness

English literacy

Spanish helpful

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking an Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops under supervision, operating and maintaining applicator equipment in outdoor environments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic pesticide knowledge, and the ability to read field maps; a CDL and QAC are preferred, with Spanish being a helpful skill. Benefits include comprehensive health, retirement plans, and paid time off.