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OPERATIONS SUPPORT APPLICATOR

J.R. Simplot

   Location: Tulare South Dakota

  Time: 3 weeks ago

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Product application, calibrating application equipment, application equipment maintenance, and cleaning and storing application equipment
  • Loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers
  • General plant equipment maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities
  • Receiving and unloading product deliveries and warehouse/inventory responsibilities
  • Misc. duties such as special projects, attending provided trainings, providing back-up when/where needed
  • Promote and live the Simplot brand to our customers, employees and community as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor.  Responsible for accurate, timely, and safe product deliveries and where applicable, product application.

Disclaimer   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

TYPICAL EDUCATION:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE

  • Two plus years related experience and/or training.
  • Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred
  • Knowledge of the local geography/roads/farms and ability to develop trust with management that moderate to heavy traffic can be negotiated effectively.
  • Ability to assist in equipment rebuilds 
  • Ability to calibrate a variety of application equipment 
  • Ability to maintain maintenance records for equipment 
  • Ability to set up and calibrate injection equipment is a plus
  • Basic knowledge in the areas of mechanical, electrical welding and metal fabrication are a plus

 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Pesticide Applicator License.
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsement to drive a ten wheeler and trailer with air brakes on the highway; generally referred to as a Class A; 
  • HazMat Endorsement 
  • Tanker Endorsement 
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Ag-Industry Hours - Must be willing to work overtime and weekends to meet seasonal demands.