Turf Applicator

FS System; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

Insight FS in Wisconsin seeks a field operations crew member to apply fertilizers and pesticides and manage equipment for safe and compliant deliveries. The role covers loading, blending, inventory control, and seasonally supporting warehouse and grain handling operations.

You must have a high school diploma, a CDL with endorsements and a valid medical card, and be prepared to obtain required state licenses for pesticides or fertilizers. Extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 0-2 years of related work experience.
• CDL license with required endorsements and a valid medical card.
• Ability to obtain pesticide or fertilizer licenses in states where products are applied.
• Willingness to work extended hours and perform safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Applies fertilizers and pesticides to athletic, commercial, municipal, and residential areas according to rates, procedures and labels.
• Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operating sprayers, trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards.
• Performs daily safety checks and pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Loads/unloads containers and ensures proper distribution on trucks.
• Maintains inventory and records all application data daily.
• Seasonally works in warehouse and grain handling operations.
• Maintains and services location equipment as needed.

Skills

CDL license

Pesticide license

Fertilizer license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Company: Insight FS

City: Oconomowoc

State: WI

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsinwith 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. InsightFS 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

Operates commercial equipment for the purpose of applying fertilizer and herbicides, operates and maintains CDL Vehicles and other equipment, seasonally works in grain and warehouse operations, and performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Applies fertilizers and pesticides to athletic, commercial, municipal, and residential areas according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.

Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products. Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks or trailers.

Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met.

Maintains inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed

Seasonally will work in warehouse and grain handling operations.

Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures.

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 a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience.

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

Must have or obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where related products are applied. Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.

Ability to work extended hours 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 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.

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
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