Apprentice Crop Protection Applicator

Keystone Cooperative; Bringhurst (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a dedicated applicator to safely and accurately apply dry fertilizer products and lime to labeled crops at customer sites. You will use application equipment and field maps to ensure the right products, at the right rates, are applied to the right fields, while building strong customer relations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and state commercial applicator certification. You must obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Communication

Reading & Writing

Field mapping

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Technical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ag CDL

Commercial applicator certification

Job description

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a dedicated applicator to safely and accurately apply dry fertilizer products and lime to labeled crops at customer sites. You will use application equipment and field maps to ensure the right products, at the right rates, are applied to the right fields, while building strong customer relations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and state commercial applicator certification. You must obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.