Custom Applicator

Jobtome; Maple Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Illinois in Maple Park, IL is seeking a Truck Driver/Applicator to apply fertilizers and crop protection products and to drive a truck as needed. The role supports customers, assists sales staff, and involves loading and maintenance duties on a regular basis.

The position requires a CDL (Class A preferred) and the ability to work long hours during peak seasons with overtime and weekend work. Training provided and safety regulations emphasized.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision, possibly using high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed and work with customers courteously.
• Educate customers on products being applied and support them with services.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader or forklift and basic maintenance.
• Lift and load products (about 75 lbs) and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Complete daily maintenance inspections and ensure proper equipment repairs are done.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations including hours of service and pre/post-trip reporting.

Skills

CDL

English proficiency

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

CHS Illinois is looking for an Truck Driver/Applicator in Maple Park, IL. This individual would be responsible for applicating during spring and fall seasons as well as driving truck as needed as during the off season. The ideal candidate would have their Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one (we can assist) and have the ability to work long hours during our spring and fall busy seasons. This is a M-F home daily role with overtime and weekends required during planting and harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• 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 including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

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.