Applicator/Driver, Truck Experienced

Southdakotaagconnection; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agricultural cooperative as a Custom Applicator in Freeman, SD, where you will work independently and build relationships with local farmers. Your role involves applying fertilizers and crop protection products while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Enjoy a rewarding career that fosters community impact and offers hands-on agriculture experience.

Benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production or Application.
• Ability to communicate in English and understand signs.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision.
• Manage interactions with customers professionally.
• Execute equipment maintenance and ensure vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Machinery Operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sprayer/Airflow machine

Loader

Forklift

Job description

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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

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc as a Custom Applicator in Garretson, SD today!

Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently as a Custom Applicator. You will:

• Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
• Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Receive hands on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance

Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!

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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Valid Class A CDL
• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work additional hours, be available for occasional weekends to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Tanker and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer 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

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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