Custom Applicator - Plant Operations - Ag-Land FS, Inc Hanna , IL

Custom Applicator – Plant Operations – Ag‑Land FS, Inc. – Hanna City, IL

Company:
Ag‑Land FS, Inc.

State: IL

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. is hiring an agronomy position based in Hanna City, Illinois. The role involves working directly with local farmers, operating equipment, and supporting daily agricultural operations.

• Loads and applies crop protection inputs to customer fields and grows crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and pesticide labels.
• Completes spray/application logs, noting any problems or concerns as they occur.
• Performs routine maintenance on all facility equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, and cleaning of application equipment as recommended in the operator’s manual.
• Works with other location employees to maintain location, buildings, equipment, and property to enhance company image.
• Delivers products to customers as required, including assisting walk‑in customers.

• Adheres to AG‑LAND FS, Inc. environmental, health, training, and safety policies to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Adheres to Uniform policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Assists with crop scouting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous applicator experience or related training demonstrating ability to custom apply fertilizers, crop protection products, and ag lime.
• Proven professional communication and customer service skills, ability to comprehend instructions and communicate with customers and employees.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Time‑management and basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills related to custom application business.
• Core competencies:
  
  business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, skill development.
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL with required endorsements and a commercial operator’s license.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test as per F.M.C.S. regulations.

• Work beyond normal hours when required.
• Lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Perform work overhead or under machinery, outdoors, in weather extremes as necessary.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repair.

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. provides a Total Rewards package that includes competitive pay and exceptional benefits, including a fully funded pension program known as “Paycheck for Life.”

• Fully funded pension program – up to 52.8% of pay in retirement.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and other voluntary group benefit programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Estimated range of $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Opportunities to earn bonuses based on company or location performance metrics.

Ag‑Land FS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon acceptable background, drug test, motor vehicle report, and reference check, as applicable.