Junior Crop Applicator & Field Equipment Operator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security – 401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth & Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Applicator at our Eldorado, OH location.

The role focuses on applying products safely and accurately to labeled crops and sites, using the manager's recommendations, and maintaining related equipment. The position involves assisting with mixing, loading, and transporting crop protection products, following all regulations and safety rules, and obtaining/maintaining state commercial applicator certification and Ag CDL.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Read and interpret orders, labels, SDS, and safety procedures.
• Maintain logs and complete documentation accurately.
• Willingness to perform maintenance on applicator equipment and read field maps.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry fertilizer and lime safely and accurately.
• Utilize application equipment and field maps to apply correct products at right rates.
• Assist with mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting products.
• Follow safety rules, PPE use, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain logs for applicator operations and calibrations.
• Support team with scouting and customer service tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & writing

Team player

Basic mechanical skills

Adaptability to new tech

Education

High School diploma or GED

State commercial applicator certification

Ag CDL

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Applicator at our Eldorado, OH location.

The role focuses on applying products safely and accurately to labeled crops and sites, using the manager's recommendations, and maintaining related equipment. The position involves assisting with mixing, loading, and transporting crop protection products, following all regulations and safety rules, and obtaining/maintaining state commercial applicator certification and Ag CDL.