Custom Applicator

Harvey, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 1906 - 1906

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers possess strong customer service skills have an attention to detail uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for the operation of spray equipment and the effective application of pesticides or fertilizer. Regular hours can vary extended hours will be necessary during peak times and as business dictates. The purpose of this position is to increase service performance and excellence to our customers by performing tasks associated with the daytoday operations of our retail Agronomy supply and service operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates all spray equipment and fertilizer floater equipment safely
Apply pesticides with applicable calibrated rates accurately and efficiently
Mixing loading and application of pesticides/fertilizers
Handles and delivers bulk and packaged chemicals
Follow state and federal application regulations
Performs daily vehicle inspections
Cleans and maintains equipment
Maintain application/spray records
Manage customer service relations
Organize and coordinate application timetable with customers
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical Applicators License preferred
Maintain a valid drivers license and commercial insurability
Team player
Experience in operating heavy farm machinery
Comfort with basic mathematics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate to heavy lifting is required (60 lbs.) on a regular basis.
Work conditions may include dust fumes moderate to loud noise levels uneven surfaces various heights.
Ability to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated positions.
Ability to work near moving equipment outside and insider and in all weather conditions.
While performing the duties of the job it is required to speak hear see and use hands/fingers to operate a computer telephone equipment etc.
Ability to regularly stand walk reach with arms and hands climb balance stoop kneel crouch push and pull.
Meet the physical and mental demands of working seasonal long hours climbing ladders repetitive heavy lifting and prioritizing multiple tasks during peak workload times.
Understand and comply with OSHA MDA DOT EPA MPCA and other regulations.
Work efficiently while always keeping yourself and others safe.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain agronomy services birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website () for additional information.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time with or without notice and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.