Agronomy Operator - Heritage FS Inc - Herscher IL
Agronomy Operator - Heritage FS Inc - Herscher IL
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Job Description
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energyrelated products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Under the direction of the Location Manager delivers products communicates sales leads custom applies fertilizers crop protection products or aglime inspects fields and maintains or repairs equipment as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Delivers products to customers according to company standards and to increase potential sales. Communicates sales leads to their supervisor.
Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Under appropriate supervision applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates procedures and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.
Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
Sets up material handling blending storage transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products. Repairs and rebuilds equipment as needed.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards.
May serve on the location Safety Committee and adheres to the company environmental health and safety policies and training.
Performs buildings and grounds maintenance as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers floaters single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
Must be able to get in and out of as well as operate all required vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development.
Must have or obtain a CDL and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must hold and maintain or have the ability to obtain all required pesticide or fertilizer licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied. If applicable responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses
or certifications to the Location Manager.
Must pass the DOT physical and drug test prior to employment and continue to pass these tests anytime required thereafter while employed with the company.
Ability to work extended hours and oncall as business conditions warrant.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds of product or equipment over your head and be able to position that product in any area required by a patron or supervisor.
Must be able to climb ladders stairs and steps walk on platforms etc. at required heights to perform as required.
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
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Employment Type
Full Time
