What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRONOMY APPLICATOR, Dovray MN position at Prairie Grain Partners LLC?
AGRONOMY APPLICATOR, Dovray MN
Job Type: Full-Time
General work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt
Reports to: Agronomy Superintendent
JOB SUMMARY:
The Agronomy Applicator is responsible for correctly applying dry fertilizers and pesticides to customer fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for following all Safety, Environmental, and Health policies and programs
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures in compliance with company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, ect.)
- Report unsafe conditions to your immediate supervisor
- Ensure PGP is adhering to all MDA (MN Dept. Ag) regulations
- Good neighbor policy
- Prevent Spills (Chemical and petroleum) by conducting preventative inspections
- Clean up and report chemical and oil spills.
- Responsible for Application of Fertilizer and Chemicals
- Maintain technical updates of machines and software
- Apply Chemical and Fertilizer with Precision on customer fields
- Maintain working knowledge of rates and use of Ag Chemicals and surfactants
- Report to Supervisor equipment in need of repair
- Maintain working knowledge of every application equipment and how to repair common problems without calling for help
- Fertilizer Plant and Chemical Storage Area
- Unload incoming fertilizer trucks
- Load out Fertilizer to customers as needed
- Load or unload seed from delivery trucks or Loadout Customer Seed
- Maintain and Service ALL equipment in Plant and Storage Area
- Perform housekeeping weekly or monthly of Plant and Storage Area
- Perform general maintenance of all buildings, keeping in good shape.
- Shop Area and Equipment Warehouse
- Keep Shop area in an orderly appearance, per Good Neighbor Policy
- Ensure all safeguards are in place on tools or surrounding area
- Perform general maintenance of all buildings
- Preventative Maintenance of Rolling Stock
- Follow Preventative Maintenance Schedules
- Regularly clean equipment as necessary
- Wash outsides of equipment (Pickups weekly if needed)
- Clean cabs thoroughly
- Report all necessary equipment repairs to supervisor
- Forward all completed PM reports to Clarkfield main offices for entry into UpKeep
- Housekeeping
- Keep a logbook current of all weekly inspections and cleanings
- Forward completed weekly reports to Clarkfield main office before month end
- Keep all areas clean as to inspection expectations and cleaning record
- Operations
- Drive tender truck when needed
- Assist PGP in other locations when needed
- Assist customer with products purchased at PGP
- Responsible for all maintenance and records of location Rolling Stock and buildings
- Follow Seasonal tasks as needed in a timely manner
- Snow Removal
- Lawn mowing
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or GED
- Background in Agriculture with custom application, chemical mixing, and handling experience
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
- English proficiency
- Approved pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record acceptable to the Company and safely operate all motor vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays as needed
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Chemical Handlers & Seed Treatment License (Prairie Grain Partners may assist the employee to obtain, if they do not already have)
- Commercial Applicator License Category A&C (Prairie Grain Partners may assist the employee to obtain, if they do not already have)
- Class A Commercial driver’s license
- This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally required to taste or smell
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
- Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to perform safely when working up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
- Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
- Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
- Safety sensitive position
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasionally required to travel
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- In addition to competitive pay, Prairie Grain Partners supports your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, vision
- 401K, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
- Paid time off, including select paid holidays
- Paid leave, when applicable
- Company sponsored training and development
About Prairie Grain Partners:
Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Tri-Line Famers’ Cooperative and ADM/Benson Quinn that was formed in 1997. At Prairie Grain Partners, our mission is to be your Partner in Production. We provide grain marketing, grain handling, and agronomy services focused on safety, customer experience, and enhancing the profitability of growers, while also creating an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, integrity, and value for our employees, customers, and stakeholders. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has Grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN, Hitchcock/Tulare, Harrold and Miller SD; as well as Agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
