Agronomy Field Applications Specialist

FS System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. is seeking an Application Specialist to deliver crop protection inputs in Paloma, IL, reporting to the Location Manager/Crop Specialist. You will apply products, record data, and pursue leads while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Requires a high school diploma; agronomy training is a plus. You must obtain a CDL within six months and all pesticide licenses within six months; company offers ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; agronomy training or certification is a plus.
• Experience in agricultural application or a related field is preferred; agronomy or precision agriculture is a plus.
• Strong understanding of crop protection input products, agronomy practices, and equipment operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mixes products and applies crop production inputs to fields according to labels; records data.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild facilities and rolling stock; operate application equipment.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate crop application rates.
• Deliver products to customers and report sales leads.
• Inventory management and submit crop records daily with invoices or delivery tickets.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Equipment operation

GPS / precision agriculture

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agronomy training/certification

Tools

Sprayers

Spreaders

Agricultural application equipment

Job description

Prairieland FS, Inc. is seeking an Application Specialist to deliver crop protection inputs in Paloma, IL, reporting to the Location Manager/Crop Specialist. You will apply products, record data, and pursue leads while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Requires a high school diploma; agronomy training is a plus. You must obtain a CDL within six months and all pesticide licenses within six months; company offers ongoing training and advancement opportunities.