Custom Applicator

Ag Partners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement

Life & Disability

Time Off

Profit-sharing bonus

Cell phone reimbursement

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Ag Partners in Minnesota is seeking a reliable Custom Applicator to operate sprayers and airflow equipment, applying crop protection products and nutrients for local farmers.

You will handle bulk and packaged products, perform blending and routine maintenance, and work extended hours during peak season within a member-owned cooperative serving Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Operate field application equipment to apply crop nutrients and crop protection products.
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged products.
• Operate blending equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on fleet machinery.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Work additional hours during the busy season, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate field application equipment to safely apply crop nutrient and crop protection products.
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged products.
• Operate blending equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on fleet machinery.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Work additional hours during the busy season, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

Description

As a Custom Applicator, you will gain hands-on experience and skills by primarily operating a sprayer or airflow equipment to safely apply crop protection and nutrient products for our farmer customers.

Make a positive impact by working in our local communities. This is a rewarding career that offers personal and professional growth while you do meaningful work.

Requirements

• Operating field application equipment to safely apply crop nutrient and crop protection products.


• Handling and delivering bulk and packaged products.


• Operating blending equipment.


• Performing maintenance and repairs on fleet machinery.


• Communicating effectively with customers and team members.


• Working additional hours during the busy season, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Have or be able to get a Commercial Pesticide Applicators License.


• Mechanical skills to perform equipment maintenance.


• Able to perform heavy work by lifting 60 pounds frequently, climb ladders, and work near moving equipment.


• Must be over age 18 and eligible to work in the United States.


• While we prefer a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements, we need you to have reliable transportation to and from work and maintain commercial insurability.

The starting pay range for applicators new to the business is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour and is based on job-related skills, background experience, licenses held, and industry knowledge. You can earn a bonus based on application production and quality.

Benefit options for full-time employees include:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and FSA. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with Ag Partners contributing up to $3,500 tax-free annually for those enrolled in a medical plan.


• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and an additional years-of-service match.


• Life & Disability: Company-paid Basic Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and EAP.


• Time Off: Earn up to 15 days of PTO in your first year, along with six paid holidays and one flex holiday to use in the 1st quarter of the following calendar year.


• Other Benefits: A yearly profit-sharing bonus when Ag Partners meets specific budgeted goals. A cell phone reimbursement and a clothing allowance.

Why Ag Partners? We are a strong member-owned cooperative dedicated to serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Join our growing team!