Crop Inputs Applicator & Field Equipment Operator

Sunrise FS; Manito (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sunrise FS in Illinois is seeking an Agricultural Applicator to operate sprayers, floaters, and trucks, applying crop inputs per label and safety standards.

You will record data, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist with inventory. A high school diploma is required; you must obtain a CDL with endorsements within 1 year and have a valid medical card. Sunrise FS offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, PTO, holidays, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator license or any other licenses and certifications necessary to the position.

Responsibilities

• Accurately & professionally 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely set up, maintain and operate sprayers, floaters, 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.
• 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.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

CDL license with endorsements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pesticide/applicator license or ability to obtain

Job description

Sunrise FS in Illinois is seeking an Agricultural Applicator to operate sprayers, floaters, and trucks, applying crop inputs per label and safety standards.

You will record data, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist with inventory. A high school diploma is required; you must obtain a CDL with endorsements within 1 year and have a valid medical card. Sunrise FS offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, PTO, holidays, and parental leave.