Certified Crop Applicator & Field Technician

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Indiana is seeking a proactive Professional Custom Applicator to apply crop protection products and fertilizer safely across a range of fields. You will operate and maintain application equipment, build strong customer relationships, and relay field observations to location management.

Responsibilities include precise product mixing, loading, transporting, and ensuring compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of application experience.
• Must obtain and maintain state commercial applicator certification as required by state.
• Minimum of an Ag CDL or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of crop protection, fertilizer products and lime to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize information and application equipment technology to ensure correct products, rates, and billing.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules (PPE) in handling/applying products and storing chemicals.
• Obtains/maintains state commercial applicator certification; stays current with requirements.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before/after field applications and inspections.
• Maintain safety equipment and logs; ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance per equipment recommendations.
• Comply with tank mixing, rinsing, and washing guidelines in field and location.
• Assist with other team members in physical duties to run the location.
• Assist with scouting, product transportation, and services for customers.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies.
• Labeling, decals, and DOT numbers on equipment and tanks.
• May serve as location Safety Coordinator and adhere to EHS policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & writing documentation

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ag CDL

Ag CDL license

Job description

Keystone Cooperative in Indiana is seeking a proactive Professional Custom Applicator to apply crop protection products and fertilizer safely across a range of fields. You will operate and maintain application equipment, build strong customer relationships, and relay field observations to location management.

Responsibilities include precise product mixing, loading, transporting, and ensuring compliance with safety rules.