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A leading agricultural cooperative is looking for a Commercial Sprayer Operator to apply crop inputs and manage delivery operations in Pennsylvania. This role requires a high school diploma and a CDL license. Benefits include a fully funded pension, 401(k) match, and life insurance. Join a dedicated team committed to supporting growers in achieving optimal results.
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Company: GROWMARK FS LLC
State: PA
GROWMARK FS isheadquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS hasabout 500employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers.The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application.GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field s. Operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks, multi-axle configuration trucks for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products and other equipment.
Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels
Records application data according to regulations and standards
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products
Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, f loaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes
Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis.
Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket
Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices
Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image
Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply
Performs all other duties as assigned
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years of related work experience
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development
Must have or obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements , a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied
Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager
Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. Occasionally exposed or required to:
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.
Offerings may include, but are not limited to:
UNITED STATES:
*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.
**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.
CANADA:
*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type
Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh
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