Crop Application & Blend Specialist - Growth Path

FS System; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

City: Saybrook

State: IL

Salary: $18-$25/ hourly

Responsible for the daily product distribution and blending of products at this location. Assist with inventory and maintenance of the equipment and facilities. Assists customers and other departments and locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate fertilizer blend system and complete delivery tickets. Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
• Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket. Responsible for the inventory control and turns in tickets on daily basis.
• Operate loaders, forklifts, and other powered equipment. Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks or trailers.
• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed. Performs and records daily safety checks, follow preventative maintenance program and report any issues to Location Manager.
• Assist other departments as needed including deliveries, maintenance, customer service, assist in equipment installs or other duties as requested.
• Assist customers with product pickup and deliveries.
• Collaborates with the Operations Manager to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. Assists with annual budget planning process.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• May be required to assist in other locations of the company.
• Follows Code of Conduct and Corpor
• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years of related work experience.
• Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Operators License and all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses for applying and working with chemicals. Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, work required overtime, and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Occasionally exposed or required:
  • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy condition sate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a difference in agriculture and our communities.

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.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

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