Applicator I - Insight FS - Marshfield, WI

 

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Operates commercial sprayer or floater for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer field. In addition, operates and maintains single or tandem axle trucks and other equipment. Schedules and performs vehicle and equipment repairs.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

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

 

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.

 

Schedules maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment as requested

 

Maintains an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenance

 

Maintains service records of each piece of equipment and vehicle to document a quality maintenance program and meet DOT requirements

 

Responsible for the housekeeping of the shop

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed

 

Collects/records soil sample information using proper procedures

 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

 

Performs all other duties as assigned

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

No