Custom Applicator - Agriculture - CDL

Overview

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider in business since 1957. Our corporate office is in Collierville, Tennessee, with close to 450 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees.

Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing.

The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customers  fields and operating all applicator equipment, including performing maintenance on the equipment.

SEASONAL

• Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas.
• Wears proper protection equipment.

OFF-SEASON

• Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.
• Pulls soil samples;
• Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer.
• Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.
• Makes sales calls to customers.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.
• CDL and pesticide license is preferred.
• In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.

• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.
• Excellent driving record.
• Accurately reads field maps.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver s license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. The work environment for this position is outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to outdoor elements and moving equipment. You may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This role requires using hands for many tasks and may involve talking, hearing, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs or more), reaching, climbing, bending and other physical activities.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starts the same day you do.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Earned Wage Access (EWA) with Daily Pay to access earned pay between paydays.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% starting on day one (increasing with years of service, up to 10%).
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x annual base pay, paid by Helena.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more.

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EEO Statement
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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.