Trainer, Custom Applicator - AgVantage FS - Alexander, IA

AgVantage FS; Alexander (IA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AgVantage FS, Inc. is seeking an experienced trainer and coach to develop, train, and certify agronomy applicators across the organization as the subject matter expert for application technology, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance.

You will ensure standardized onboarding, promote safety culture, and improve operational effectiveness through structured training programs. The role requires leadership in safety, licensing and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to collaborate

Competenze

• Associate degree required; 5+ years in fertilizer/chemical application is preferred.
• Strong communication and instructional skills for adult learners.
• Knowledge of EPA regs, state licenses, and OSHA/DOT safety standards.

Mansioni

• Develop onboarding and certification program for agronomy applicators.
• Train applicators in dry/liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, sprayer operation, and precision ag tech.
• Conduct classroom, field, simulator, and hands-on training sessions.
• Lead training when new monitors, controllers, or equipment upgrades are introduced.
• Lead applicator safety training and recertification programs.
• Evaluate competencies and document assessments; authorize independent field operations.
• Ensure compliance with EPA regs, licensing, DOT/CDL, OSHA and safety policies.

Conoscenze

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Collaboration

Formazione

Associate’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agri Business, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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.

Occasionally Exposed Or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• 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.

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.