Applicator I / CDL Driver - New Century FS - Rockwell City, IA

New Century FS is headquartered in Grinnell, Iowa with locations in Central Iowa. New Century FS has about 210 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 4,500 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, and precision farming. New Century 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 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.  

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   

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 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

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 

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 

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 

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 GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position 

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, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.