at GROWMARK, INC. in Stewardson, Illinois, United States
Job Description
COMPANY: South Central FS
HIRING MANAGER: Molly Holthaus
LOCATION: Stewardson, IL
Education and Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 or more years of related work experience. Requires 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.
Job Summary:
Operates 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.
Reports to / Supervision Received:
Location Manager
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels
Must have and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card
Records application data according to regulations and standards
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products
Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely 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
Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis
Assures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or a delivery ticket.
Schedules maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment as requested
Maintains an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenance
Maintains service records of each piece of equipment and vehicle to document a quality maintenance program and meet DOT requirements
Responsible for the housekeeping of the shop
Collects and records soil sample information
Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures. EHS, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.
