Custom Application Specialist

Summary

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as a Custom Application Specialist in Walla Walla, WA today!

Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently as a Custom Applicator. You will:
• Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
• Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Receive hands on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance.

CHS Offers:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Benefit eligible employees receive:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance + Long & Short-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Pay)
- Retirement Benefits - 401K with Company Match; Company Funded Pension; Profit Sharing

This is a great opportunity to work with the largest coop in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Under general 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.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

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
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
• Pre-employment 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 pre-employment 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

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $17.94 - $28.61

The ranges displayed are the CHS salary ranges. CHS adheres to all state salary requirements and minimum wages.