Applicator/Driver, Truck

CHS, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their agronomy team in Elrosa, MN. This role involves building strong relationships with agricultural brands while applying custom fertilizer and crop protection solutions. You'll receive onsite training, operate local products, and maintain spray equipment. With competitive wages and unbeatable benefits, this position offers a unique chance to make a global impact in the agriculture sector. If you are passionate about agriculture and eager to contribute to a vital industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Unbeatable benefits

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production or Operations.
• Valid Class A CDL required; Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision.
• Educate customers on products and maintain equipment.

Skills

Agriculture Production

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

High clearance sprayer

Forklift

Loader

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Do you have CDL? CHS, Inc is in search of an individual to join our agronomy team in Elrosa, MN. You will build strong on-farm relationships with some of the best-known brands in agriculture to deliver and apply custom fertilizer and crop protection solutions. You will receive onsite training, drive our products locally, maintain spray equipment and blend chemicals. This position offers competitive wages, unbeatable benefits, and overtime to maximize your take home pay. Apply today to be part of our global impact!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Valid Class A CDL
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Career Band:Production, Administration & Technical Career Level:Experienced