CUSTOM APPLICATORS

Columbus NE

Description

This position offers full benefits & a hiring sign-on bonus.  At Frontier Cooperative we have a family-friendly culture that allows for family flexibility and a healthy work/life balance. We believe our employees are our most important asset which is why we offer excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the opportunity to grow professionally.   Frontier Cooperative is seeking a CUSTOM APPLICATOR for our Columbus, NE.  As a Custom Applicator, you perform the custom application of fertilizers, herbicides & insecticides with dry and liquid machines.     RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:    Recommend and apply various types of agricultural fertilizers & pesticides by operating various farm equipment, machinery, & vehicles.  Requires mixing, loading, and application of crop production products/plant nutritionals.  Mixes, handles, loads, & delivers bulk and packaged materials, seeds & other ag products; This position requires you to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds. Perform daily vehicle inspections; clean and maintain equipment; perform maintenance & calibration on application equipment; assist mechanic & operations departments.  Provide support in monitoring inventories of bulk tanks & assist in the physical inventories of agronomy & energy products.  Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license & other licenses, as needed.   SKILLS NEEDED for SUCCESS in this ROLE:  Applicator & Pesticide license is required, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable amount of time.   Mechanically inclined with basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides & weed identification.  Communication & interpersonal skills including the ability to think clearly & problem solve.  The desire to be involved in agriculture & work for a cooperative.  Excellent driving record & ability to operate farm equipment & various heavy machinery.  Possesses the ability to accurately read field & plat maps.  Ability to work without direct supervision & uphold a professional competence to safety.  The work environment for this position is that of a typical outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.  When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and a risk of electrical shock.  Please apply on our website, www.frontiercooperative.com.  Click on the 'careers' link at the top of the page and follow the easy application instructions.    This position offers full benefits & a hiring sign-on bonus.  At Frontier Cooperative we have a family-friendly culture that allows for family flexibility and a healthy work/life balance. We believe our employees are our most important asset which is why we offer excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the opportunity to grow professionally.   Come experience the Difference.  The Frontier Difference.