Junior Crop Applicator & Field Tech

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Versailles (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Custom Applicator to apply dry fertilizer and lime to labeled crops, using precise rates and field maps. You will operate and maintain equipment and support customer relations by providing feedback on field conditions.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain state commercial applicator certification and an Ag CDL. Overtime may be required during peak season.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.
• Knowledge of crop chemicals, nutrients, farming practices, and crop characteristics.
• Ability to read, count, write, and to utilize technology to accurately complete documentation, including tickets, product labels, SDS sheets.
• Willingness to adapt to changing application technologies and seasonal workload.
• Overtime may be required as the season demands.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality application of dry fertilizer products and lime to customers safely and efficiently.
• Utilize information and application equipment to apply right products at right rates to right fields.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain applicator and equipment logs and keep them up to date; calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Rinse and wash down equipment per regulatory guidelines in field and at location.
• Assist team members with physical duties necessary to run an agricultural location.
• Assist with operational scouting, product transportation, and services for customers.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reading & writing

Mechanical skills

Technology aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Custom Applicator to apply dry fertilizer and lime to labeled crops, using precise rates and field maps. You will operate and maintain equipment and support customer relations by providing feedback on field conditions.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain state commercial applicator certification and an Ag CDL. Overtime may be required during peak season.