Apprentice Crop Applicator: Field Tech & Safety

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in the United States (GA region) seeks a field-based applicator to apply dry fertilizers and lime safely and accurately, operating equipment and maintaining logs. You will support loading, mixing, and transportation of crop protection products and stay current with state certifications.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, and teamwork to service local customers and locations throughout the season.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification as required by state.
• May be asked to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of dry fertilizer products and lime to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products at the right rates are applied to the right fields and customers.
• Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting of crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Consistently follows all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products.
• Obtains/maintains state commercial applicator certification and stays current with requirements.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment prior to field applications and post application inspections.
• Maintains safety equipment in optimum condition in the applicator equipment and immediate work area; follows all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains the appropriate applicator and equipment logs and ensures they are kept up to date.
• Performs the required calibration and preventive maintenance recommended for the equipment.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines in rinsing and washing down both in the field and at the location.
• Assist other team members in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location.
• Assist with operational scouting, product transportation and various services for customers.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Skills

Documentation literacy

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in the United States (GA region) seeks a field-based applicator to apply dry fertilizers and lime safely and accurately, operating equipment and maintaining logs. You will support loading, mixing, and transportation of crop protection products and stay current with state certifications.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, and teamwork to service local customers and locations throughout the season.