Applicator I - AgVantage FS - Thornton, IA

AgVantage FS, Inc.; Thornton (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AgVantage FS is seeking a location-based driver to operate sprayers and trucks for applying crop inputs and maintaining equipment. You will perform pre-trip inspections, record application data, and ensure compliance with pesticide labels and DOT standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid CDL within one year, a clean driving record, and willingness to obtain necessary licenses. It is a full-time position with extended hours as needed and field condition flexibility.

Qualifications

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License within 1 year of employment.
• Must possess a 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.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Responsibilities

• Accurately & professionally applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and labels.
• Records application data according to regulations and standards.
• Safely sets up, maintains and operates sprayers, floaters, trucks and other equipment to meet standards.
• Performs daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and equipment with pre-trip inspections.
• Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars.
• Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and axle weights meet requirements.
• Assist with inventory control and enter application records daily; ensure product is accounted for via invoice/delivery ticket.
• Follows maintenance program and keeps equipment clean and presentable.
• Complies with Code of Conduct, safety policies, and DOT requirements.

Skills

CDL License

Truck Operation

Safety Awareness

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS 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, operates and maintains single 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 & professionally applies 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 to safely set up, maintain and operate 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, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars.

Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met.

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

Other Job Functions

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

Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains clean 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, Expertise and 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 development.

Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.

Must possess a 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.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally Exposed Or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• 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.