Custom Applicator

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Colton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness programs

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring a Custom Applicator in Colton, SD. You will apply fertilizers and crop protection products, operate sprayers and loaders, and load/unload agricultural inputs while maintaining safety and accuracy in field operations.

You will build relationships with local farmers, educate customers on products and techniques, and support sales with order accuracy and service delivery. A DOT/Hazmat eligible CDL and applicator credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• DOT and Company requirements must be met.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred.
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred.
• Pre-employment screenings may be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under general supervision; may include high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products and application techniques, and ongoing support.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and customer needs are met.
• Perform warehouse tasks including loading, forklift operation, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars or trucks using heavy or light machinery.
• Deliver products to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor and maintenance duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL with Hazmat endorsement

Applicator's license

Tools

Loaders

Conveyors

Tractors

Track mobile

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as a Custom Applicator in Colton, SD today! Apply a sense of responsibility and self‑reliance as you work independently as a Custom Applicator. You will:

• Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
• Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Receive hands‑on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and performing routine equipment maintenance

Plus, earn more with our acre bonus incentive—your hard work in the field pays off even more as acreage increases. Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest co‑ops in the U.S. while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you—apply today!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervison, apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
• Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.