Custom Applicator - Agriculture - CDL Required at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanically Inclined, Basic Knowledge Of Ag Pesticides, Weed Identification, Excellent Driving Record, Accurately Reads Field Maps, Professional Competence To Safety, Ability To Pass A CDL Physical Examination, Ability To Work Without Direct Supervision, Ability To Read, Write And Speak In English, Communicating In Spanish

Industry

Farming

Description

WHO WE ARE Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few. ABOUT THE JOB The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment. WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE SEASONAL * Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment. * Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres. * Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment. * Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas. * Wears proper protection equipment OFF-SEASON * Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license. * Attends applicator equipment workshops. * Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities. * Pulls soil samples * Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer. * Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed. * Makes sales calls to customers. * Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. * Other work-related duties as assigned by leader. * Reliable and regular attendance is required. * Follows all company policies and procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Experience in operating large equipment is required. * CDL and pesticide license is required. * In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Mechanically inclined. * Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification. * Excellent driving record. * Accurately reads field maps. * Professional competence to safety. * Ability to pass a CDL physical examination. * Ability to work without direct supervision. * Ability to read, write and speak in English is required. * Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena. Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees. The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods. BENEFITS AT HELENA * Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO! * Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA). * Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely. * Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount. * Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service. * Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays. * Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you. * Free Short & Long-Term Disability. * Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave. * Education Assistance. * And much more! For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits. STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE! Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com. Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Custom Applicator is responsible for customizing and applying dry fertilizers to customer fields and operating all applicator equipment. This includes performing maintenance on the equipment and ensuring accurate application and record-keeping.