Applicator - Ag View FS - Amboy IL
Applicator - Ag View FS - Amboy 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
Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer fields. Operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks multiaxle configuration trucks for delivery and/or pickup of agronomy and/or energy products and other equipment.
Essential Job Functions
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
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 floaters 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 pretrip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels inspecting tires lights and brakes
Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance
Loads and unloads containers pallets or materials and products safely on/off trucks trailers or railcars
Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met
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
Ensures that all associated documentation such as bills of lading delivery slips and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices
Completes necessary paperwork including accurate logbooks records of cargo and any other assigned recordkeeping duties on a daily basis
Other Job Functions
Responsible for maintaining repairing rebuilding and/or servicing location equipment vehicles and structures as needed
Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards adheres to the company Uniform Policy and maintains the appropriate professional image
Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned
Requirements
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and 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 crop production inputs 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 and oncall as business conditions warrant
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 the utilization of appropriate safety measures
May be required to work at varying heights
Lift 51 70 lbs.
FS. Bringing You Whats Next.We are an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.
Employment Type
Full Time
