Apprentice Crop Applicator — Path to Lead Field Tech

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Stilesville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career growth & tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Custom Applicator trainee/associate to apply products safely to labeled crops at customer sites in Indiana. The role involves operating and maintaining applying equipment, building customer relationships, and providing field condition feedback to location management.

Advancement to a Custom Applicator is possible after annual evaluations. The position requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and willingness to obtain an

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to 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 equipment technology to ensure correct products, rates, and fields.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE).
• Obtain/maintain state commercial applicator certification; stay current with requirements.
• Inspect equipment daily before/after field applications; maintain logs and calibration.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines in rinsing and washing down.
• Assist team in physical duties and customer services.
• Overtime as the season demands.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Reading & writing

Technology literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Custom Applicator trainee/associate to apply products safely to labeled crops at customer sites in Indiana. The role involves operating and maintaining applying equipment, building customer relationships, and providing field condition feedback to location management.

Advancement to a Custom Applicator is possible after annual evaluations. The position requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and willingness to obtain an