Apprentice Applicator

Job Description

Overview of Position:The purpose of the position is to apply products safely and accurately to a wide range of labeled crops and sites from recommendations made by the Manager/Salesperson.  This position alsooperates and maintains Company equipment involved in these applications.  This includesbuilding andmaintaining customer relations through applicationofproducts andproviding feedback to customers and location manager of field conditions that they note during application.  Upon annual performance evaluations, this position could lead toa Custom Applicator position.    

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides quality applicationof dry fertilizer products and lime to customers in a safe andefficient manner. 

• Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products at the right rates are applied to the right fields and customers. 

• Assist in the mixing, loading,unloading, and transportingofcropprotection and fertilizer products. 

• Consistently follows all laws, regulations, and safety rules(including PPE)in handling and applying products. 

• Obtains/maintains state commercial applicator certification and stays current with requirements. 

• Performs daily inspection of equipment prior to field applications and post application inspections. 

• Maintains safety equipment inoptimum condition in the applicator equipment and immediate work area; follows all safety regulations and guidelines. 

• Maintains theappropriate applicator and equipment logs and ensures they are kept up to date. 

• Performs the requiredcalibration andpreventive maintenancerecommended for the equipment. 

• Comply with regulatory guidelines in rinsingand washing down both in the field and at thelocation. 

• Assist otherteam members in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location. 

• Assist withoperationalscouting, product transportation andvarious services forcustomers. 

• Follow Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. 

RequiredQualifications 

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience. 

• Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Reviewin accordance with Company policy. 

• Must obtain andmaintainrequired state commercial applicator certification as required bystate. 

• May be asked to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Communicateeffectivelywithteam members and customers and represent Keystone in a professional and courteous manner. 

• Ability to read, count, write, and toutilize technology to accurately complete all documentation, including understanding shipping/applicator orders and tickets, product labels,SDS sheets,warning signs and emergency procedures. 

• Basic mechanical skills for daily maintenance of equipment preferred. 

• Be familiar with crop chemicals,nutrients,farming practices,andcrop characteristics. 

• Possess the willingness to adapt to changing application technologies as well as seasonal variations in workload responsibilities. 

• Use technology to accuratelylocate applicationsites and read field maps. 

• Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company. 

• Required overtime asthe season demands. 

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. 

• Theemployee needs to stay in good physical condition to regularly lift more than50 pounds, climb ladders, perform preventive maintenance activities, andperform otherphysical duties necessary in running an agricultural location.Employee will regularlybe required to walk, stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle, feel and grasp.