Custom Applicator

Jobtome; New Salem (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Southwest Grain in New Salem, ND is seeking a Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team. The role combines fertilizer and crop protection application with regular truck driving during off-peak seasons. A Class A CDL is preferred, with potential bonuses and benefits.

This full-time position typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule with Saturdays as needed during busy seasons. Training is provided for crop protection product mixing and operating application equipment.

Qualifications

• A CDL Class A with DOT medical card is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Willing to work additional hours and weekends to meet business demands.
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred.
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred.
• Bulk liquid, forklift or related equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products as directed, possibly with high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Deliver products to customers as needed.
• Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner and educate on products and techniques.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are accurate and customer needs are met.
• Perform warehouse tasks including driving a loader or forklift and basic maintenance.

Education

CDL Class A

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 Southwest Grain in New Salem, ND is looking for a Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team. This individual would be responsible for applicating during spring and fall months and driving truck during summer and winter months. This is a M-F position with Saturdays as needed during our busy season. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL or the ability to obtain. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and an acre bonus! Join our team in New Salem today!

Responsibilities

• As directed, 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)

• Knowledge of 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 signal

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience 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 which may include a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

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.

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