Operator - Ag View FS - Toulon, IL

Operator

Salary Range: $19-$25/hour

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

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, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
• 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 the 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 in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.
• 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 location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid 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.
• Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
• Ability to work extended hours and on‑call as business conditions warrant.

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, requiring the utilization of appropriate safety measures.
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

We are dedicated to supporting the long‑term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work‑life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off…