Operations Specialist Applicator
Operations Specialist Applicator
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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 10000 employees are in the United States but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHShas an opportunity in our Country Operations Division in Haxtun CO. We are looking for aCustom Applicator.Work independently as you apply chemical and fertilizer products to producer fields. As a Custom Applicator you will
- Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs
- Spend time in the field operating a sprayer while loading and applying products in a safe accurate and efficient manner
- Gain handson experience and technical skills by running many different types of machinery and performing routine equipment maintenance
Take advantage of an outstanding benefits package a friendly and safe work environment and provide a valuable service to the local community. Apply for our Custom Applicator role today!
Compensation Data
- Ranging from $17.93 $28.61
- This position has opportunity for promotion.
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Benefit eligible employees receive:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance Long & ShortTerm Disability
- Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Pay)
- Retirement Benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- Company Funded Pension
- Profit Sharing
Responsibilities
- With limited supervison apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- 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.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Performgeneral labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently which may include general maintenance grounds maintenance equipment inspection and maintenance andrecord keeping.
- Provide guidance and assistance to more junior team members.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 2 years of experience in Agriculture Production Operations and/or Agriculture Application
Additional Qualifications
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements
- Ability to read write and communicate in English
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders conveyors tractors and track mobile
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
- Applicators license chemical application education and experience forklift certification and farming/agriculture backgroundpreferred
- Preemployment 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 preemployment screenings to include all or a combination of drug criminal motor vehicle check physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package.
Compensation: This includes base wage and may consist of other earnings depending upon position within CHS consisting of bonuses incentives commissions merit pay. This position may be an opportunity for promotion.
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Hearing Life Insurance Health and Day Care Savings Accounts Paid Vacation 401K Company Funded Pension Profit Sharing Long and ShortTerm Disability Tuition reimbursement and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
