Applicator - New Century FS - Toledo, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.; Toledo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

New Century FS in Ames, Iowa, part of the GROWMARK System, seeks a field operations associate to apply crop inputs and operate agricultural equipment. You will record application data, perform safety checks, and maintain equipment to support reliable service for customers.

Role requires CDL with endorsements within 1 year, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and willingness to work extended hours under seasonal conditions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid CDL with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain pesticide/applicator license as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sprayers, floaters, and other equipment according to safety standards.
• Apply crop inputs to fields following label rates and procedures; record application data.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and daily safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Load and unload materials safely from trucks, trailers, or railcars.
• Ensure proper axle weights and balanced loading on trucks/trailers.
• Assist with inventory control and maintain accurate application records.

Skills

CDL License with Endorsements

Safety Focus

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS 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, operatesand maintainssingle 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 & professionallyapplies 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 tosafely set up, maintain andoperate 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, safelyon/off trucks, trailers, or railcars.
• Ensures products areevenly balanced anddistributedon trucks/trailersandproper axle weights are met.
• Assist withthe inventory control and turns in application recordson a daily basis.Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible formaintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed
• Follows the preventative maintenance program andmaintainsclean 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,Expertiseand 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 developmenMust be willing to obtain andmaintaina CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.
• Mustpossessa 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.
• Abilityto work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed orrequiredto:

• Extremeweather 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.