Custom Applicator - Farming

Nutrien; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement program with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien, located in Wayland Township, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated individual to operate spray equipment and apply crop production products. This full-time position offers stability with local work hours, ensuring you are home every night. Candidates should have a High School diploma, valid driver's license, and experience in spraying. The role comes with excellent benefits, including medical coverage and retirement plans, as well as opportunities for overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must meet minimum DOT age requirement.
• Experience in spraying is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all spray equipment.
• Mix, load, and apply crop production products.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Maintain application/spray records.
• Assist mechanic when needed.

Skills

Spraying experience

Agricultural background

Valid driver's license

CDL or ability to obtain CDL

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven Seed and Dyna-Gro Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Operate all spray equipment
• Operate computers on equipment
• Spray and calibrate crop protection products
• Mixing, loading, and application of crop production products/plant nutritional
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged materials, seed and other agriculture inputs
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Assist mechanic
• Maintain application/spray records
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma/GED required
• Agricultural background preferred
• Valid driver’s license & applicable endorsements
• Current CDL, or ability to obtain to obtain a Seasonal Ag CDL; will need clean driving record
• Must meet minimum DOT age requirement
• Spraying experience is required

What You'll Get

• Home Every Night – Enjoy the stability of local work without long hauls or time away from family & friends
• Stability – Full-time hours (40+ hours per week), with busier days during peak season that allows for overtime pay
• Safety First – We maintain the highest safety standards to support you and your team
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, a retirement program with generous employer matching, paid time off, and access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Purpose - Every delivery you make helps put food on table on your community and across the world

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.