What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custom Crop Applicator Trainee position at Cooperative Producers, Inc.?
Our ideal candidate would have a positive attitude, good work attendance and be someone open to overtime opportunities.
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) offers a diverse range of employment opportunities that span a wide variety of fields. We continuously seek enthusiastic and qualified individuals who can help contribute to the growth and success of our cooperative.
CPI is seeking a dedicated Custom Crop Applicator Trainee to join our expanding team. We deeply value our employees' contributions and are committed to their professional development, engagement, and success. We recruit and retain the best people to continually deliver exceptional value.
CPI is proudly committed to our "Making Local Matter" initiative by forging enduring partnerships with local farmers and actively supporting the communities of Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As an employee of CPI, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and support CPI's mission of making local matter.
What The Job Is
CPI is looking for someone who likes to work outside and enjoys working independently. This person will learn the basics of dry and liquid applications, rate/density, nozzle selection, speed versus rate for applying fertilizers and/or chemicals, preventative maintenance and machine inspections of each brand of machine and loading/unloading inbound or outbound inventory. Punctuality and consistent attendance to meet business demands is required and extended hours will be expected in season including nights and weekends. CPI is a safety minded company thus such policies must be followed. Custom Crop Applicator Trainees will also utilize and operate variable rate technology, GPS guidance systems and application software on equipment. In addition, this person will be responsible for product blending and custom applying fertilizers and chemicals based on recommendations and label directions to fields as well as assist the Grain and Agronomy Operations at times.
CPI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) offers a diverse range of employment opportunities that span a wide variety of fields. We continuously seek enthusiastic and qualified individuals who can help contribute to the growth and success of our cooperative.
CPI is seeking a dedicated Custom Crop Applicator Trainee to join our expanding team. We deeply value our employees' contributions and are committed to their professional development, engagement, and success. We recruit and retain the best people to continually deliver exceptional value.
CPI is proudly committed to our "Making Local Matter" initiative by forging enduring partnerships with local farmers and actively supporting the communities of Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As an employee of CPI, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and support CPI's mission of making local matter.
What The Job Is
CPI is looking for someone who likes to work outside and enjoys working independently. This person will learn the basics of dry and liquid applications, rate/density, nozzle selection, speed versus rate for applying fertilizers and/or chemicals, preventative maintenance and machine inspections of each brand of machine and loading/unloading inbound or outbound inventory. Punctuality and consistent attendance to meet business demands is required and extended hours will be expected in season including nights and weekends. CPI is a safety minded company thus such policies must be followed. Custom Crop Applicator Trainees will also utilize and operate variable rate technology, GPS guidance systems and application software on equipment. In addition, this person will be responsible for product blending and custom applying fertilizers and chemicals based on recommendations and label directions to fields as well as assist the Grain and Agronomy Operations at times.
- High School Diploma and/or GED and/or training is required.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing or walking.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, have the physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the job, lift, push or pull up to 85 pounds at any given time and adapt to working around frequent moving parts, fumes, airborne particles and chemicals.
- Generous benefits and competitive wages. Premium pay for qualified bilingual candidates.
CPI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
