Precision Field Crop Applicator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a crop applicator to apply crop protection products, fertilizer, and lime safely and accurately at customer sites. You will operate and maintain application equipment and build strong relations with customers while reporting field conditions to the location manager.

The role emphasizes safety, proper labeling, and keeping logs up to date, with opportunities to advance to a Professional Custom Applicator based on annual performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; experience may offset.
• Minimum of 1 year of application experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Review.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification.
• 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 information and technology in applicator equipment to apply products at correct rates and bill fields.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products.
• Maintain/obtain state applicator certification and stay current with requirements.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and post-application checks.
• Maintain safety equipment and logs; follow safety regulations.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance per equipment guidelines.
• Comply with tank mixing, rinsing, washing, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist other team members in physical duties and customer services.

Skills

Communication

Read and write

Basic mechanical skills

Crop chemicals knowledge

Team player

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

State commercial applicator certification

Ag CDL

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a crop applicator to apply crop protection products, fertilizer, and lime safely and accurately at customer sites. You will operate and maintain application equipment and build strong relations with customers while reporting field conditions to the location manager.

The role emphasizes safety, proper labeling, and keeping logs up to date, with opportunities to advance to a Professional Custom Applicator based on annual performance.