Applicator - Agriculture

Helena - Agri Enterprises, LLC; De Motte (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA reward program

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

401(k) company-match up to 5%

Parental Leave

Paid time-off

Overtime pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking skilled Applicators to apply herbicides and pesticides and to operate and maintain applicator equipment in an outdoor setting across our customers. You will follow site directions, maintain logs and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver license, and the ability to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours during busy seasons. CDL is preferred and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL is preferred.
• Experience operating large equipment required.

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.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Drives a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

English proficiency

CDL preferred

Spanish helpful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

tractor-mounted field computers

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

Our Applicators are responsible for applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader. This position also operates and performs maintenance to all applicator equipment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• 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 in order 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL is preferred.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanically inclined.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours during busy season is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Number

26-1141

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