Aspiring Field Crop Applicator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; College Corner (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a field applicator to apply crop protection and fertilizer products safely and accurately at customer sites.

The role involves operating and maintaining application equipment, loading and transporting products, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. You will build customer relationships, provide feedback on field conditions to the location manager, and participate in routine calibration and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet Motor Vehicle Review.
• Must obtain and maintain state commercial applicator certification.
• Must obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of dry fertilizer products and lime to customers safely and efficiently.
• Utilize information and application equipment technology to ensure correct products, rates, fields, and customers.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE).
• Perform daily equipment inspections and post-application checks.
• Maintain logs for applicator and equipment; keep them up to date.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance as recommended.
• Rinse and wash down equipment per regulatory guidelines in-field and at the location.
• Assist team members in physical duties for running the location.
• Support operational scouting, product transport, and services for customers.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Team player

Basic mechanical skills

Adaptability

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a field applicator to apply crop protection and fertilizer products safely and accurately at customer sites.

The role involves operating and maintaining application equipment, loading and transporting products, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. You will build customer relationships, provide feedback on field conditions to the location manager, and participate in routine calibration and maintenance.