CDL Driver​/Applicator - West FS - La Harpe, IL

CDL Field Tender Operator / Applicator - West Central FS - La Harpe, IL

Company:
West Central FS, Inc

State: IL

$20 - $25 hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

FS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans. Employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. FS supports long-term financial well-being through a fully funded pension and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

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.

• Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels.
• 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.
• Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
• 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 inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis.
• Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bills of lading, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day.
• Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.

• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing company equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed according to company standards.
• Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures.
• Follows Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 2 years or more of related work experience.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record.
• Must hold and maintain, or be able to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied.
• Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status to the Location Manager.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Occasionally exposed or required to extreme weather conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, varying heights.
• Lift 51-70 lbs.

FS is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Nearest Major Market:
Peoria

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