Helena Agri Enterprises - Vestaburg, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Vestaburg, MI
5,001-10,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The Applicator position at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC involves applying herbicides and pesticides to crops as directed, while also maintaining and operating applicator equipment. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective application of agricultural chemicals and requires a strong commitment to safety and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals for application.
- Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
- Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
- Performs maintenance on other equipment.
- Wears proper safety protection gear.
- Participates in continuing education to maintain pesticide applicator license.
- Attends applicator equipment workshops.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Class A or B CDL is preferred.
- Experience in operating large equipment is required.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
- Agricultural background.
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
- Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
- Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work nights, overtime, and some weekend hours during busy season is required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
