Entry-Level Crop Applicator & Field Tech

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a field applicator to safely apply dry fertilizers and lime to crops, operating and maintaining application equipment.

You will build customer relations and report field conditions to the location manager, with potential to advance to a Custom Applicator role after annual reviews. The role requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and the ability to obtain an Ag CDL if needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; experience may substitute.
• Valid driver’s license; must pass Motor Vehicle Review per policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification.
• May be asked to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of dry fertilizer products and lime to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure right products at the right rates are applied to the right fields and customers.
• Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting of crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follows all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products.
• Obtains/maintains state commercial applicator certification and stays current with requirements.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment prior to field applications and post application inspections.
• Maintains safety equipment in optimum condition in the applicator equipment and immediate work area; follows all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains the appropriate applicator and equipment logs and ensures they are kept up to date.
• Performs the required calibration and preventive maintenance recommended for the equipment.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines in rinsing and washing down both in the field and at the location.
• Assist other team members in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location.
• Assist with operational scouting, product transportation and various services for customers.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Skills

Driver's license

Commercial applicator certification

Ag CDL

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a field applicator to safely apply dry fertilizers and lime to crops, operating and maintaining application equipment.

You will build customer relations and report field conditions to the location manager, with potential to advance to a Custom Applicator role after annual reviews. The role requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and the ability to obtain an Ag CDL if needed.