Applicator

General Summary

Prepares and spreads custom applications of agronomy products on customers fields, including dry and/or liquid fertilizer, crop protectants, lime, and other treatment products. Performs general maintenance and repair work to keep equipment in good operating condition. Strictly adheres to established regulations and operating procedures while working independently at customer sites.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare custom application of dry fertilizer, crop protectants, and other treatment products according to customer work order.
• Transfer dry bulk products from trailers into bulk spreading vehicles.
• Handle lift load equipment and operate controls.

Effectively operate bulk spreading vehicles, including: • Dry row spreader • John Deere dry body Spreader Trucks • Terra-Gator

Apply dry fertilizer, crop protectants, and other treatment products to customers fields, ensuring complete coverage to designated areas. Check equipment for proper application and spread pattern, making corrections as needed.

REQUIRED LICENSING

Licensing requirements may vary by location and are based on current state/federal regulations.

Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

The essential functions below are required for all grades and locations:

• Maintain regular communication with Applicator team members and manager to ensure efficient scheduling and dispatching.
• Provide updates and input on equipment condition, supply of materials, productivity, and other critical factors.

Drive to customer locations utilizing Southern States Cooperative Inc. (SSC) vehicles. Represent SSC in a positive and customer-focused manner through professional communication and proper treatment of customer land and property, as well as all equipment.

Properly utilize and maintain equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance and repair to keep equipment in good working condition. Advise supervisor of complex equipment issues to ensure timely repair or replacement. Maintain up-to-date maintenance records for equipment and vehicle.

Participate annually in equipment rodeos to ensure equipment quality as well as GrowMaster certification.

Assist with taking physical inventory of fertilizers, crop protectants, and related products. Adhere to inventory control initiatives. May assist with shipping and/or receiving of various fertilizer and crop protectant products as determined by business need.

Effectively utilize forklift and other material handling equipment according to facility procedures.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area by keeping tools, equipment, and supplies in proper places. Minimize waste and properly dispose of waste material. Perform all related cleaning of equipment, vehicle, and work areas according to Housekeeping Plan, Manufacturers Guidelines, and SSC procedures.

Participate in specialized training certification courses and/or meetings as required. Learn and develop skills to enhance job performance, including applicator techniques, account scheduling, and servicing operations procedures and safety requirements.

Work safely, avoiding harm to yourself, customers, property, co-workers, equipment, or inventory. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Operate all equipment and vehicles according to SSC policy and government regulations. Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules, and policies.

May be required to assist in warehouse or drive delivery routes for feed and farm supplies as determined by business need.

Perform all other job functions as assigned.