Field Fertilizer & Pesticide Application Specialist

Simplot Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking an Operations Support Applicator in Carson City, MI. The role focuses on applying pesticides, calibrating equipment, and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers, with emphasis on safety and accurate maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading products, assisting in blending, and performing general plant upkeep. High school diploma and 2+ years’ related experience are expected, along with required pesticide licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (GED acceptable) with 2+ years related experience or training.
• Knowledge of local geography/roads/farms and ability to build trust with management for traffic negotiations.
• Ability to assist in equipment rebuilds and calibrate various application equipment.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records for equipment and set up injection equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product application and calibration of application equipment, equipment maintenance, and cleaning.
• Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides with proper adjuvants and consider field/weather conditions.
• Load and deliver fertilizer and chemicals to customers.
• General plant equipment maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Receiving and unloading product deliveries and warehouse/inventory duties.
• Back-up support and participation in trainings as needed.

Skills

Pesticide safety

Equipment calibration

Loading & unloading

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking an Operations Support Applicator in Carson City, MI. The role focuses on applying pesticides, calibrating equipment, and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers, with emphasis on safety and accurate maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading products, assisting in blending, and performing general plant upkeep. High school diploma and 2+ years’ related experience are expected, along with required pesticide licenses.