Applicator I AgVantage FS Thornton, IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy energy precision agronomy and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100000 customers across North America and Ontario Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer addition operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accurately & professionally 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.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely set up maintain and 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 pre-trip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels inspecting tires lights and brakes.

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.

Assist with 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.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining repairing rebuilding and/or servicing location equipment vehicles and structures as needed

Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains clean equipment to present a professional appearance.

Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust Responsiveness Excellence Expertise and Solution Focused.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development.

Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment.

Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicators license or any other licenses and certifications necessary to the position.

Ability to work extended hours 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
• Move up to 100lbs

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.