Aspiring Field Crop Applicator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Custom Applicator to apply dry fertilizers and lime to labeled crops safely and accurately. You will use field technology and equipment to ensure correct products, rates, and locations, and maintain logs and safety paperwork.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and willingness to obtain an Ag CDL. Overtime is seasonal and physical conditions are demanding.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Must obtain and maintain state commercial applicator certification.
• Ability to operate and maintain application equipment safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry fertilizer products and lime to customers safely and efficiently.
• Use application equipment and field maps to apply correct products at correct rates.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Maintain and update applicator logs and safety documentation.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, and safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Perform equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Assist teammates with various duties related to running the location.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines for rinsing and cleaning in the field and location.

Skills

Communication

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

State commercial applicator certification

Tools

Application equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Custom Applicator to apply dry fertilizers and lime to labeled crops safely and accurately. You will use field technology and equipment to ensure correct products, rates, and locations, and maintain logs and safety paperwork.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and willingness to obtain an Ag CDL. Overtime is seasonal and physical conditions are demanding.