Custom Applicator Trainee – 1031867 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring a Custom Applicator Trainee in Hettinger, ND. The role involves applying fertilizer and crop protection products, delivering products, and assisting the sales team.

The position builds hands-on experience across grain, agronomy, and feed operations while preparing you for future certification and advancement. Minimum qualifications include knowledge of agriculture production, the ability to read/write English, and meeting age requirements; CDL and DOT medical card are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• English reading/writing ability and basic highway sign comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products as directed.
• May operate a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pickup and deliver product to customers when needed.
• Educate customers on products, techniques, and after-sale support.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and customer needs are met.
• Perform warehouse duties including driving loader and forklift; perform maintenance inspections.

Skills

Agriculture production knowledge

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 Hettinger, 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
Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
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.
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.