Custom Applicator - Agronomy Laborer

Goldeaglecoop; Woden (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Clothing allowance

Flexible spending account

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CDL training

Job summary

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Woden, IA is seeking an Agronomy Laborer - Equipment Operator. This full-time role focuses on operating application equipment, maintaining machinery, and supporting fieldwork to protect crops and promote growth.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 am–4:30 pm) with potential overtime during peak seasons, a $19–$25 hourly rate, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is provided after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Hand-eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to read maps and follow directions.
• Valid driver’s license or a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate application equipment and other machinery in farm fields.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and general labor in fields.
• Follow manager’s directions to ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Driving license

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Job description

Would you like to work outside every day? Do you want to learn new skills and work with your hands? If so, consider joining Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Woden, IA as a full-time Agronomy Laborer - Equipment Operator!

This entry-level position earns $19.00 - $25.00/hour based on qualifications and experience. You receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus when you join us and have an acre bonus potential, making this a great career move within the agricultural industry. Apply today so you can enjoy this exceptional benefits package after a 30-day probation period:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• STD/LTD benefits
• $500 clothing allowance
• Medical/child care flexible spending
• 401k with company match
• Funded by employer pension plan
• Paid time off (You receive 12 days for the first 2 years that are available after 30 days of employment. PTO rolls over each year but is capped at 500 hours.)
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid courses and training for CDL certification

YOUR DAY

As an Agronomy Laborer - Equipment Operator, you're out in the farm fields, completing quality work that protects crops and helps them grow. Your main focus is on operating application equipment and other machinery, making sure to always be safe while working. You closely follow your manager's directions to ensure total accuracy. When you're not operating machinery, you're either performing basic equipment maintenance or general labor in the fields.

YOUR HOURS

You normally work Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Extended hours and weekends may be required during the peak season.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to operate equipment
• Ability to follow labels when blending fertilizer and crop protection products
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and maneuver equipment with computer-assisted operations
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting heavy objects and completing routine machinery maintenance
• Eagerness to learn more and grow within the trade
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record

A custom applicator's license or CDL would be preferred but isn't required. We will train you!

Gold-Eagle Cooperative is a tight-knit organization rooted in the vibrant agriculture community of north-central Iowa. For over a century, we've grown alongside our members, embracing change while staying true to our cooperative values. Our facilities are hubs of innovation, equipped with cutting-edge technology to support farmers every step of the way.

From the fields to the office, we celebrate collaboration, flexibility, and a strong sense of belonging. Just ask our employees-they'll tell you about our recent survey, where we scored an impressive 85% in satisfaction and a whopping 95% in culture and benefits. Join our supportive community where your work makes a real difference.