Applicator I - New Century FS - Newton, IA
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GROWMARK, Inc. is hiring an Applicator I - New Century FS - Newton, IA. The Applicator I operates commercial sprayers or floaters to apply crop inputs to fields, and also operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. This role ensures timely and accurate job functions to enhance customer satisfaction and maintain organizational profitability. The position involves recording application data, performing safety checks, and assisting with inventory control.
Key focus areas include Operate commercial sprayer or floater for applying crop inputs., Operate and maintain single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment., and Apply crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates and labels..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, CDL License With Endorsements, and Satisfactory Driving Record. Important skills include Business Knowledge, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Decision Making, and Skill Development. Preferred (not required): Operate Commercial Sprayer, Operate Floater, Apply Crop Inputs, and Operate Single Axle Trucks.
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- New Century FS* is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT * Operates 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. Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization. * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Accurately & professionally applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards. 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 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. Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcars. Ensures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are met. Assist with the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS * Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains clean equipment to present a professional appearance. 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. Performs all other duties as assigned. * REQUIREMENTS * Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill developmenMust be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements within 1 year of employment. Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/applicator’s license or any other licenses and certifications necessary to the position. Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. Occasionally exposed or required to: * Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) * Noisy conditions * Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring utilization of appropriate safety measures * May be required to work at varying heights * Move up to 100lbs 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. 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. 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.
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