Field Crop Applicator Apprentice

Keystone Cooperative; Jamestown (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative in Indiana is seeking a skilled Custom Applicator to apply products safely and accurately across multiple sites, operating and maintaining applicator equipment and supporting customer relations. The role involves field conditions feedback to the location manager and potential advancement to a Custom Applicator position.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain state commercial applicator certification and an Ag

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; experience may offset.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet motor vehicle review requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain state commercial applicator certification.
• Must be able 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 information and application equipment to ensure correct products and rates are applied to fields.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products.
• Maintain logs and perform routine calibration and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Team communication

Documentation literacy

Safety compliance

Field operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative in Indiana is seeking a skilled Custom Applicator to apply products safely and accurately across multiple sites, operating and maintaining applicator equipment and supporting customer relations. The role involves field conditions feedback to the location manager and potential advancement to a Custom Applicator position.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain state commercial applicator certification and an Ag