Applicator

FS System; Toledo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc. in Toledo, IA seeks a route/operator responsible for applying crop inputs and operating sprayers and trucks. You will perform safety checks, balance loads, and maintain accurate application records to support efficient field operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, a willingness to obtain a CDL within a year, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Equal opportunity employer with strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to obtain a CDL with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator license or other required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Apply crop production inputs to fields according to labeled rates and procedures.
• Record application data per regulations and standards.
• Safely set up, maintain and operate sprayers, floaters, and trucks to meet DOT standards.
• Perform daily safety checks and pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Load/unload containers and materials, ensuring proper balance and axle weights.
• Assist with inventory control and track applications with invoices or delivery tickets.

Skills

CDL license

Safety compliance

Customer service

Valid driving record

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Toledo

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

Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City
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