Applicator I - Insight FS - Darlington, WI

Insight FS, Inc.; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight FS in Wisconsin seeks a field applicator to operate commercial sprayers or floaters, applying crop inputs to fields and maintaining equipment. The role requires safe operation, pre-trip inspections, data recording, and adherence to pesticide labels and DOT standards. Willingness to obtain CDL and pesticide licenses within a year; travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements within 1 year.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain pesticide/applicator license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates commercial sprayer or floater to apply crop inputs as per rates, procedures and pesticide labels.
• Records application data according to regulations and standards.
• Safely sets up, maintains and operates sprayers, floaters, and trucks to meet DOT standards.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections including checking fuel, oil, tires, lights and brakes.
• Loads/unloads materials safely and ensures proper axle weights and balance.
• Maintains inventory records and ensures products are accounted for with invoices or delivery tickets.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL License

Pesticide/Applicator license

Job description

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight 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.