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Applicator I - AgVantage FS - Thornton, IA (Thornton, IA, US, 50479) @ Growmark Inc

Thornton, IA, US, 50479OnsiteFull-time
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<p> </p> <p><strong>AgVantage FS</strong> is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.</p><p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><u><span style="">PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><u><span style=""> </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">O</span><span style="line-height:115%">perates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field. In addition, operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment.</span><span style="line-height:115%"> Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><u><span style="">ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Accurately &amp; professionally applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Records application data according to regulations and standards. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely set up, maintain and operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. <span style=""> </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Assist with the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. </span><span style="line-height:115%">Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><u><span style="">OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS</span></u></strong></p> <p style="line-height:10.0pt;margin:0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains clean equipment to present a professional appearance. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">Performs all other duties as assigned<strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><u><span style="">REQUIREMENTS</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.5in 10.0pt 0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development<strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Must be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator’s license or any other licenses and certifications necessary to the position. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Ability </span><span style="line-height:115%">to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">Occasionally exposed or required to: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Extreme </span><span style="line-height:115%">weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Noisy conditions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">May be required to work at varying heights </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Move up to 100lbs</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="line-height:10.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt"><span style="">Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. </span></p><div>We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.</div> <div>Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.</div>

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