Custom Field Applicator for Agricultural Ops

GRAINCO FS, Inc.; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance

Accident/Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity

Identity theft protection

Job summary

GRAINCO FS, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Custom Operator to apply fertilizers, crop protection products, and Ag lime under the direction of the Location Manager. You will inspect fields, collect soil samples, and perform minor equipment maintenance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires CDL and applicator license eligibility, with a full-time, non-exempt schedule. A comprehensive benefits package and pension plan are offered to support long-term financial well-being.

Qualifications

• Normally requires previous applicator or related experience and/or training to demonstrate the ability to custom apply fertilizers, crop protection products, inspect fields, take soil samples, and do minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
• 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.
• Responsible for inventory control and turns in application records daily.
• Walks through fields and examines plants to detect weeds, insects or disease.
• Records soil sample information for proper identification and analysis.
• Sets up material handling, blending, storage and application equipment; repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

GRAINCO FS, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Custom Operator to apply fertilizers, crop protection products, and Ag lime under the direction of the Location Manager. You will inspect fields, collect soil samples, and perform minor equipment maintenance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires CDL and applicator license eligibility, with a full-time, non-exempt schedule. A comprehensive benefits package and pension plan are offered to support long-term financial well-being.