Applicator

Agrtegra Cooperative is seeking an Applicator in Bath, SD.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining spray equipment according to specifications. Will blend chemicals according to labels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Operates and maintains applicator in a safe and accurate manner.
Performs necessary maintenance & calibration on assigned machines.
Responsible for following the label when blending crop protection products to ensure quality chemicals.
Reads maps, follow directions, and operate equipment with computer assisted operations.
Provides accurate and efficient unloading and delivery of product.
Assists sales agronomist with scouting fields to determine appropriate chemical mix, if necessary.
Communicates with supervisor and agronomists about which fields to go to and what chemicals need to be sprayed.

Education and Experience Required


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CDL is preferred and an Applicator License is required.

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Physical Demands:*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Health Insurance, Vision/Dental Insurance, Pension plan, 401k, Clothing Allowance, Paid time off, Holidays, Education Assistance and MORE!
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.


Job Type: Full-time