Custom Applicator – 1011518 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Elkton Township (SD); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness offering diverse roles across the United States.

This field position focuses on applying fertilizers and crop protection products, coordinating with customers, and performing warehouse and equipment tasks in a safe, efficient manner. You will work with loaders, forklifts, tractors, and other equipment, with opportunities to learn through hands-on field experience and maintenance activities.

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 loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL license ability to attain one preferred.
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
• May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from 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.

Skills

Agriculture experience

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Forklift

Tractor

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.

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.

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.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from 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 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

Compensation

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

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.