Junior Crop Application Technician

Keystone Cooperative; Kempton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative seeks an Agricultural Applicator to apply crop protection products and fertilizer to labeled crops and sites. You will operate and maintain farm application equipment and build strong customer relations while delivering accurate field conditions feedback.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of application experience, a valid driver’s license with MVRO eligibility, and state commercial applicator certification. An Ag CDL is also required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of application experience.
• Valid driver's license; must meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification as required by state.
• Minimum of an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of crop protection, 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 that the right products at the right rates are applied and billed to the right fields and customers.
• Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting of crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Consistently follows all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products and storing chemicals.
• 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 program recommended for the equipment.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines in tank mixing, 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.
• Applies the correct labeling, decals and DOT numbers to equipment and tanks.
• May serve as the location Safety Coordinator and adheres to the company's environmental health and safety policies and training.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Mechanical skills

Crop knowledge

Adaptability

Map reading

Teamwork

Overtime

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative seeks an Agricultural Applicator to apply crop protection products and fertilizer to labeled crops and sites. You will operate and maintain farm application equipment and build strong customer relations while delivering accurate field conditions feedback.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of application experience, a valid driver’s license with MVRO eligibility, and state commercial applicator certification. An Ag CDL is also required.