Custom Applicator - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

Custom Applicator - Effingham, ILCompany: South Central FS City: Effingham State: IL The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. SALARY RANGE: $18-$26.10 / HourPurpose and Summary StatementOperates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer fields. Operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks, multi-axle configuration trucks for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products and other equipment.Essential Job FunctionsApplies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labelsMust have and maintain, or have the ability to obtain within 90 days, a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical cardRecords application data according to regulations and standardsSets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of productsBlends products according to recommended rates and proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers, floaters, single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment to meet company and DOT standardsPerforms 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 brakesLoads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks, trailers, or railcarsEnsures products are evenly balanced and distributed on trucks/trailers and proper axle weights are metResponsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basisAssures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or a delivery ticketSchedules maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment as requestedMaintains an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenanceMaintains service records of each piece of equipment and vehicle to document a quality maintenance program and meet DOT requirementsResponsible for the housekeeping of the shop and general maintenance of shop and equipmentSuccessfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures. EHS, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures must be adhered to at all timesRequirementsRequires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and prefer 2 or more years of related work experience. Requires the ability to obtain an acceptable valid CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements and valid DOT medical card. Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied.Securing Your Future, One Benefit at a TimeOur benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.