Custom Applicator - Plant Operations - Ag-Land FS, Inc. - Hanna City, IL

FS System; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension program

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ag-Land FS, Inc. is seeking a Custom Applicator based in Hanna City, Illinois, responsible for applying crop protection inputs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in custom application, possess a CDL, and demonstrate communication and customer service skills.

This role includes various responsibilities such as loading and applying agricultural inputs, equipment maintenance, and working directly with local farmers. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in custom application of fertilizers and crop protection products.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Core competencies: collaboration, decision making, skill development.

Responsibilities

• Loads and applies crop protection inputs to customer fields.
• Completes spray/application logs and notes problems.
• Performs routine maintenance on facility equipment.
• Delivers products to customers and assists walk-in customers.
• Adheres to environmental, health, and safety policies.

Skills

Communication and customer service skills

Time-management skills

Basic math skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Education

CDL with required endorsements

Job description

Custom Applicator – Plant Operations – Ag‑Land FS, Inc. – Hanna City, IL

Company: Ag‑Land FS, Inc.

State: IL

Job Overview

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. is hiring an agronomy position based in Hanna City, Illinois. The role involves working directly with local farmers, operating equipment, and supporting daily agricultural operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Loads and applies crop protection inputs to customer fields and grows crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and pesticide labels.
• Completes spray/application logs, noting any problems or concerns as they occur.
• Performs routine maintenance on all facility equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, and cleaning of application equipment as recommended in the operator’s manual.
• Works with other location employees to maintain location, buildings, equipment, and property to enhance company image.
• Delivers products to customers as required, including assisting walk‑in customers.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to AG‑LAND FS, Inc. environmental, health, training, and safety policies to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Adheres to Uniform policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Assists with crop scouting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous applicator experience or related training demonstrating ability to custom apply fertilizers, crop protection products, and ag lime.
• Proven professional communication and customer service skills, ability to comprehend instructions and communicate with customers and employees.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Time‑management and basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills related to custom application business.
• Core competencies: business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, skill development.
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL with required endorsements and a commercial operator’s license.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test as per F.M.C.S. regulations.

Working Conditions

• Work beyond normal hours when required.
• Lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Perform work overhead or under machinery, outdoors, in weather extremes as necessary.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repair.

Benefits

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. provides a Total Rewards package that includes competitive pay and exceptional benefits, including a fully funded pension program known as “Paycheck for Life.”

• Fully funded pension program – up to 52.8% of pay in retirement.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and other voluntary group benefit programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Compensation

Estimated range of $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Opportunities to earn bonuses based on company or location performance metrics.

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon acceptable background, drug test, motor vehicle report, and reference check, as applicable.