Crop Applicator

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Job Description

Position Overview

This position is accountable for mixing, hauling, spreading, and applying liquid and dry fertilizer and farm chemicals to provide accurate and timely custom application for customers; this may include non-farm applications.

Click here to explore a day in the life of an Agronomy Custom Applicator as described by one of our current employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform the daily functional activities of the batching operation according to the procedures established to meet production schedules by coordinating with the bagging, bulk loading, and plant operations
• Understand product label specifications and operational procedures/standards for custom application
• Deliver a courteous, pleasant and positive attitude in providing extraordinary service to all customers, coworkers and others ensuring open lines of communication.
• Complete and deliver timely and proper applicator logs, delivery paperwork, field application forms, and other paperwork to appropriate personnel and customers.
• Assist in regular facility duties, operations duties, and deliveries, as needed, to meet seasonal demands.
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Has basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works within clearly defined standard operations procedures and or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works with close supervision
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience required
• Valid driver’s license
• Commercial Applicator’s License required
• Commercial Driver’s License a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces
• Exposure to industrial chemicals
• Daily travel required
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.

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