Custom Applicator

Summary

CHS Lowder/Waverly is looking for a Custom Applicator to join our growing team. You will promote the proper use of crop protection products. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.

Responsibilities

• Apply crop protection products with a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
• Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate patrons 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.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work additional hours to meet business demands.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• CDL or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Applicator's license preferred
• Chemical application education preferred
• Previous application experience preferred
• Farming 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 lb packages of crop protection product