Applicator

New Century FS; Grinnell (IA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

401(k) Match

HSA/Employer contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Protection

Résumé du poste

New Century FS, Inc is seeking a field operations worker to apply crop production inputs and manage vehicle equipment to meet safety and regulatory standards. You will operate sprayers and trucks, perform daily safety checks, and maintain accurate records of applications and inventory.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be willing to obtain a pesticide license, and acquire any required CDL endorsements within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator license.
• CDL license with required endorsements within 1 year is preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain sprayers, floaters, and trucks in compliance with DOT standards.

Responsabilités

• Accurately apply crop production inputs to fields according to recommended rates and pesticide labels.
• Record application data in accordance with regulations and company standards.
• Safely set up, maintain, and operate sprayers, floaters, and trucks to meet company and DOT requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and daily safety checks of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with inventory control and ensure all products are accounted for with invoices or delivery tickets.
• Perform other duties to support location operations and safety policies.

Connaissances

CDL License

Pesticide License

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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Company: New Century FS, Inc

State: IA

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field. In addition, operatesand maintainssingle or tandem axle trucks and other equipment.Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accurately & professionallyapplies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels.

Records application data according to regulations and standards.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability tosafely set up, maintain andoperate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safelyon/off trucks, trailers, or railcars.

Ensures products areevenly balanced anddistributedon trucks/trailersandproper axle weights are met.

Assist withthe inventory control and turns in application recordson a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible formaintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed

Follows the preventative maintenance program andmaintainsclean equipment to present a professional appearance.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence,Expertiseand Solution Focused.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill developmenMust be willing to obtain andmaintaina CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.

Mustpossessa satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator’s license or any other licenses and certifications necessary to the position.

Abilityto work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed orrequiredto:

Extremeweather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures

May be required to work at varying heights

Move up to 100lbs

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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