Custom Applicator - West Central FS - Monmouth, IL

FS System; Monmouth (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

West Central FS, Inc. in Monmouth, IL is seeking a field operations driver to operate sprayers, floaters, and trucks delivering agronomy and energy products. You will follow label rates, maintain logs, and ensure safe loading, transport, and delivery to producer fields.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years related experience, and a valid CDL with endorsements and a medical card. This full-time on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with 2+ years related work experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a CDL license with endorsements and a valid medical card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses.
• Willingness to work extended hours and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial sprayer or floater to apply crop inputs according to labels and rates.
• Operate and maintain trucks and other equipment in a safe, compliant manner.
• Record application data and maintain logs and delivery documentation.
• Assist with loading/unloading and ensuring proper load balance and axle weights.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Customer focus

Decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license with endorsements

Job description

Company: West Central FS, Inc

City: Monmouth

State: IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

COMPENSATION

$20-$25 per hour

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

BENEFITS

FS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. FS is dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension and a 401(k) plan with company matching to help you plan for retirement. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on position.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer fields. Operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks, multi-axle configuration trucks for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products and other equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels
• Records application data according to regulations and standards
• Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products
• Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards
• Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes
• Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance
• Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars
• Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met
• Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis
• Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices
• Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing company equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed according to company standards
• Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures
• Follows Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply
• Adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image
• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
• Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied
• Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant
• Occasionally exposed or required:
• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

FS is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Peoria

Nearest Secondary Market: Galesburg

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