Spray Driver/Custom Applicator

Nutrien; New Baden (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable agriculture as a Spray Driver. In this role, you will operate spray equipment, calibrate crop protection products, and ensure the safe delivery of agricultural inputs. With a commitment to safety and inclusion, this position offers a chance to grow your career while making a positive impact on the environment. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement options, as you contribute to a culture of care and integrity. If you're passionate about agriculture and ready to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Program with Matching Contributions

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Operate spray equipment and computers on equipment.
• Mix and apply crop protection products.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain application records.
• Handle and deliver agricultural inputs and clean equipment.

Skills

Spray Equipment Operation

Computer Operation

Calibration of Crop Protection Products

Mixing and Loading Agricultural Products

Vehicle Inspection

Maintenance of Equipment

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What you'll do:

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  Operate all spray equipment

  
  

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  Operate computers on equipment

  
  

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  Spray and calibrate crop protection products

  
  

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  Mixing, loading, and application of crop production products/plant nutritional

  
  

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  Perform daily vehicle inspections

  
  

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  Handle and deliver bulk and packaged materials, seed and other agriculture inputs

  
  

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  Clean and maintain equipment

  
  

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  Assist mechanic

  
  

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  Maintain application/spray records

  
  

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  Perform other duties as assigned

  
  

What you'll bring:

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  High School diploma/GED required

  
  

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  Agricultural background preferred

  
  

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  Valid driver's license & applicable endorsements

  
  

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  Current CDL, or ability to obtain; we will train the right candidate

  
  

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  Must meet minimum DOT age requirement

  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary estimate for the Spray Driver role in Illinois is $18.20 to $24.00 per hour.Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan [INSERT Ltip where applicable], consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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