Trainer, Custom Applicator

Agvantage-Fs; Alexander (IA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

Health Insurance

Résumé du poste

AgVantage FS in Alexander, IA seeks a Trainer, Custom Applicator to develop, train and certify agronomy applicators as the SME for application technology, equipment operation and regulatory compliance.

You will lead onboarding, classroom and field trainings, ensure EPA pesticide regulations compliance, and support safety culture through standardized programs and ongoing assessments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Agriculture or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in custom fertilizer and chemical application.
• Valid Class A CDL and driving record acceptable for tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses in applicable states.
• Strong communication, collaboration and safety compliance skills.

Responsabilités

• Develops and maintains a structured applicator onboarding and certification program.
• Trains applicators on fertilizer application, sprayer operation and calibration, and precision ag tech.
• Conducts classroom, field, simulator, and hands-on training sessions.
• Leads training when monitors or equipment upgrades are introduced.
• Leads applicator safety training and annual recertification programs.
• Evaluates competencies and authorizes independent field operations.
• Ensures compliance with EPA, state licensing, DOT & CDL, OSHA, and safety policies.
• Develops best practices for calibration, mixing, loading, drift prevention, and documentation.

Connaissances

Training delivery

Coaching

Regulatory compliance

Agronomy knowledge

Formation

Associate’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Agri-Business

Outils

CDL license

Pesticide applicator licenses

Description du poste

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Trainer, Custom Applicator - AgVantage FS - Alexander, IA

Company: AgVantage FS

State: IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Develop, train, coach and certify agronomy applicators across the organization as the subject matter expert for application technology, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance. Ensures consistent agronomic application processes, promotes a culture of safety, and improves operational effectiveness through standardized training programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and maintains a structured applicator onboarding and certification program.

Trains new and existing applicators on dry fertilizer application, liquid fertilizer application, anhydrous ammonia application, sprayer operation and calibration, precision agriculture technology, and equipment maintenance.

Conducts classroom, field, simulator, and hands-on training sessions.

Leads training when new monitors, controllers, or equipment upgrades are introduced.

Leads applicator safety training and annual recertification programs.

Evaluates employee competencies, provides documented assessments, authorizes independent field operations, identifies developmental needs and succession opportunities.

Ensures compliance with EPA pesticide regulations, State applicator licensing requirements, DOT & CDL regulations, OSHA standards, company environmental, health and safety policies.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Devlops standardized best management practices for calibration procedures, mixing and loading protocols, drift prevention, and documentation accuracy.

Train applicators on pesticide lable interpretation and stewardship responsibilities.

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts and cross training with equipment manufacturers, agronomy professionals, and technology providers.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires Associate’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agri Business, or related field or the equivalent thereof, and/or a minimum of 5 years prior work experience to demonstrate advanced custom application of fertilizer, chemicals, and anhydrous application systems.

Must have and maintain a valid Class A CDL and satisfactory driving record with the ability to obtain Tanker and HazMat endorsements.

Must hold and maintain all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied. Responsible for renewing licnses or certificiations as required and reporting sttus to manager.

Demonstrated essential abilities business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Ability and willingness to participte in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees' well-being-from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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