Truck Driver/Applicator – 1003883 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS United Plains Ag in Tribune, KS is looking for a Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team. This role operates a sprayer during spring and summer and hauls grain in winter, requiring a Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements or willingness to obtain them.

It is a Monday–Friday position with overtime opportunities and some weekend work throughout the year. The associate will apply fertilizer and crop protection products, assist customers, and support sales with accurate orders and

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
• May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pickup and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied, techniques used, and how to continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations including pre-trip and post-trip reporting and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

English literacy

Overtime/weekend availability

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.

We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.

Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Job Summary

CHS United Plains Ag in Tribune, KS is looking for an Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team! This individual would be in charge of operating a sprayer during the spring and summer months and hauling grain during the winter months. You will need a Class A CDL and tanker and hazmat endorsements or willing to obtain. This is a M-F position with overtime opportunites and weekends as needed throughout the year. CHS is one of the biggest names in agronomy, energy and grain processing. What are you waiting for? Join our amazing team and see where your career takes you!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
• May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Training Provided

• Crop protection product mixing
• Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A CDL
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Compensation & Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.