Crop Application Specialist - Evergreen FS - Farmer City, IL
Crop Application Specialist - Evergreen FS - Farmer City, IL
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Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If youre dedicated innovative and ready to make an impact we want to hear from you!
Salary: $18$25/ hourly
Growers trust Evergreen FS to deliver topperforming crop protection and fertilizer products that promise the best performance before during and after the growing season. When it comes to weed pest and plant nutrition management systems Evergreen FS Operators help to keep crops healthy for harvest to assist in maximum crop production.
Responsibilities:
- Service customers with crop protection and fertilizer application to their fields in the local area. Assist in the maintenance and servicing of agronomy equipment.
- Applies crop production products 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.
- Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s). Responsible for maintaining repairing rebuilding and/or servicing location equipment vehicles and structures as needed. 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. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
- 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. Follows Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
- May be required to assist in other departments of the company. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and 2 years of related work experience.
- Must hold and maintain or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Operators License and all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses for applying and working with chemicals. Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
- Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends work required overtime 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 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 policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products services and solutions servicing DeWitt Livingston Macon McLean and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.
We are dedicated to supporting the longterm financial wellbeing of our employees through a fully funded pension a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision and life insurance along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident critical illness disability hospital indemnity and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy worklife balance employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall wellbeing. Whether youre starting your career balancing family life or planning for retirement our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay certain roles may be eligible for bonuses incentives and commissions.
Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by are an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
