Applicator - Three Rivers FS - Epworth, IA

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Three Rivers FS Company

Department: Operations                                               JOB CODE:     

REPORTS TO:  Location Manager                                FSLA STATUS: Exempt                                                                                                                       Prepared Date: June 2016                  

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.  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. Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location.

Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Responsible for inventory and distribution of products.

Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested.

Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.

Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel.

Maintains the facility and equipment image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Provides excellent customer service.

Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

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 products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

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

Follows Three Rivers Company Policies OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level have no formally assigned supervisory responsibility.  Employees are responsible only for the performance of their own assigned work.  They may be asked to train new employees in the fundamentals of the job or to participate in cross-training of other employees in the department, but such assignments do not include the on-going authority to assign and review work of other employees or to recommend or take corrective action with regard to other employees’ performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience.

Must be able to acquire and maintain a Class A CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.

Must be able to have and maintain, 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.

Occasionally exposed or required to: 

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

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on Three Rivers’ policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position

FS. Bringing You What's Next. We are 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, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.