Seasonal Custom Applicator (Field Equipment Operator)

New York Ag Connection; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agronomic solutions provider as a Seasonal Custom Applicator, where you'll customize and apply fertilizers and pesticides to fields while operating various equipment. This role offers a dynamic outdoor work environment, requiring mechanical skills and a strong commitment to safety. You'll engage in both seasonal and off-season responsibilities, including equipment maintenance and customer service. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health insurance and a robust 401(k) plan. If you're ready to make an impact in agribusiness, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid time-off and holidays

Free Term Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Earned Wage Access

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• CDL and pesticide license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic knowledge of ag pesticides

Excellent driving record

Ability to read field maps

Professional competence to safety

Ability to pass CDL physical examination

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in operating large equipment

CDL and pesticide license

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Job Details

Job Title:

Seasonal Custom Applicator (Field Equipment Operator)

Location:

Genoa , NY ,USA

Company:

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

Industry Sector:

Agribusiness

Industry Type:

Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services

Career Type:

Operator/General Laborer

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

N/A

Salary:

USD 22.00 - 25.00 per hour

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Seasonal Custom Applicator (Field Equipment Operator)

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

Seasonal

• Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas.
• Wears proper protection equipment

Off-Season

• Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.
• Pulls soil samples
• Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer.
• Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.
• Makes sales calls to customers.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• CDL and pesticide license is preferred.
• In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.
• Excellent driving record.
• Accurately reads field maps.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.

Pay rate is $22-25/hr

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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