On-Farm Sprayer/Applicator (MZ-11227)

Missouri Ag Connection; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Weeks Paid Vacation

Insurance

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking an experienced On-Farm Sprayer Applicator for a large Missouri crop producer. The role centers on spraying (Mar–Nov) with frequent maintenance tasks and occasional crop production support. Experience operating larger late model John Deere equipment is highly preferred.

Candidate must read chemical labels, perform rate calculations, and be detail-oriented. Flexibility is required for spray seasons and regional travel within about 45 miles.

Qualifications

• Experienced sprayer applicator preferred, but willing to train right farm equipment operator who is willing to learn.
• Have good math skills
• Able to read and follow chemical labels
• Good preventative maintenance and general repair skills
• Willing and able to get CDL
• Good crop production skills, so to assist when not spraying
• Experience operating larger late model JD equipment
• Pride in what they do and have

Responsibilities

• Spray roughly 35,000 acres each season within a 45-mile radius
• Operate larger late model JD precision equipment
• Calculate chemical rates and read labels
• Assist with crop production during off-spray periods
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed

Skills

Sprayer applicator

Math skills

Read labels

Maintenance

CDL

Crop production

JD equipment

Self-starter

Flexible schedule

Conscientious

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.

There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced sprayer applicator preferred, but willing to train right farm equipment operator who is willing to learn
• Have good math skills
• Able to read and follow chemical labels
• Good preventative maintenance and general repair skills
• Willing and able to get CDL
• Good crop production skills, so to assist when not spraying
• Experience operating larger late model JD equipment
• Pride in what they do and have

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for an experienced On-Farm Sprayer Applicator, who knows larger late model precision Ag equipment, for this large Missouri crop producer. Main focus is spraying (March to November) but will assist with crop production as well. Would really like to find a person who has experience operating larger late model JD precision equipment. This person will spray roughly 35,000 acres each season. The majority of sprayed acres will be within a 45-mile radius. Need to have good math skills and able to calculate chemical rates and read chemical labels. Person needs to be conscientious and very aware of surrounding and application. Important that person take pride in what they are doing. Need to be a self-starter and able to work a flexible schedule during spray season. Obviously, there are windows of opportunity to get spraying done in a timely matter, so hours vary in season, but from November to March work week is a Monday-Friday, having weekends off. Need good experience with routine maintenance and general repair and a CDL is plus. Good employer with good opportunity to grow with a progressive farm producer.

BENEFITS:

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation, Insurance

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.