Custom Applicator Trainee

CHS Inc.; Elgin (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and pension plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring a Custom Applicator Trainee in Elgin, ND. This position provides hands-on training and the opportunity to earn your CDL and pesticide applicator license within six months, ensuring immediate career growth in agriculture.

Successful candidates will perform various responsibilities, including applying fertilizer, delivering products, and assisting with customer education while maintaining equipment and compliance with regulations.

CHS offers a robust benefits package and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products as directed.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Educate customers on applied products and techniques.
• Assist sales staff in meeting patron needs.
• Perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Agriculture Production Knowledge

Customer Service

English Communication

Tools

Forklift

High Clearance Sprayer

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

Ready to grow your career with clear advancement opportunities? Join CHS as a Custom Applicator Trainee in Elgin, ND and take the first step toward becoming a Custom Applicator. Within six months, you will obtain your CDL and pesticide applicator license—setting you up for immediate career progression in a vital agricultural role. While working toward these certifications, you’ll gain hands‑on experience through general labor responsibilities and learn the full scope of operations across grain, agronomy, and feed to build a strong foundation for your future role.

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, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• 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.