Applicator - Courtland, KS at Central Valley Ag Cooperative

Courtland, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Equipment Operation, Dry Fertilizer Application, Liquid Fertilizer Application, Crop Protection Product Application, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Chemical Handling, Record Keeping, Communication, Mechanical Skills, Planning, Prioritization, Computer Skills, Self-Starter

Industry

Farming

Description

PURPOSE As an Applicator at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for the application of agronomy products and to perform needed maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Load, handle, and apply dry and liquid fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products. * Understand and safely operate the application equipment assigned. * Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products at the right rates are applied and billed to the right fields and customers. * Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading and transporting of crop protection and fertilizer products. * Assist with inventory management. * Works with supervisor and co-workers to keep errors to a minimum. * Provide excellent customer service. * Consistently follows all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products and storing chemicals. * Assist with the maintenance of equipment and plant. * Maintain positive communication with the supervisor and grower as needed. * Assist with scouting, product transportation and various services for producers. * Properly completes necessary paperwork and records. * Assist with other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory roles with the position REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE * High School or GED diploma. * Must be licensed and insurable to drive. * Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements. * Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License. * Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred. * Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers. * Great basic mechanical skills. * Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone. * We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond. * Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable. * Must be a self-starter. * Must have good computer skills. * Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities. * Works well with others to achieve a common goal. Central Valley Ag Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com [http://www.cvacoop.com/]. EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteran Stay in touch with us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest Updated: March 2022

Responsibilities

The Applicator is responsible for loading, handling, and applying dry and liquid fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products using assigned equipment safely and accurately. This role also involves assisting with product mixing, transportation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and completing necessary paperwork.