The applicator person is responsible for the marketing of the agricultural products manufactured and/or distributed by Twin State, Inc., within a defined territory as well as the on-farm application of these products. The applicator person is an integral part of the individual retail location team and reports to the retail manager.
Benefits
Potential Earnings is $62,500 - $75,000
Average Hourly Potential: $25 to $30 an hour, based on experience & overtime hours
Health / dental insurance
401K profit sharing plan
Paid vacation / sick leave
Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
Short / long-term disability (eligibility required)
Life insurance (eligibility required)
Maintenance Description
In cooperation with the retail manager, identity, prioritize and make repairs and maintenance on the following:
Pumps, piping, and tanks
Application and nurse equipment, forklifts, pickups, and all rolling stock.
Building
Containment dikes and load/unload pads, mixer
Any other capital asset on the property
Ensure that all equipment and rolling stock has been repaired and maintained in advance of the Fall/Spring seasons.
In cooperation with the retail manager, decide whether specific repairs should be performed by plant personnel or done by an outside vendor.
Organized and maintain a record keeping system to record and schedule maintenance activities on all plant equipment, rolling stock and fixed assets.
Maintain, organize, and stock parts and tools in shop.
Individuals should be able to weld.
Safety, Environmental, Property Appearance:
Always keep personal safety and the safety of fellow employees as the highest priority when working at the facility or operating company vehicles on the road. Twin State/Liqui-Grow policies must be followed at all times.
Always handle fertilizers, Crop Protection Products, fuel, micronutrients, stormwater, and rinsate water in an environmentally responsible manner so that contamination of the facility does not occur. In the event of a spill either at the facility or during transport, always follow Twin State/Liqui-Grow company policy and DATCP state regulations as it relates to reporting, containing, cleanup and disposal of affected soil and property.
Maintain the facility and rolling stock to portray a positive and professional image on behalf of Twin State/Liqui-Grow.
Keep the facility, grounds, and buildings clean, picked up and orderly.
Have a thorough understanding of Twin State’s safety manual and comply with the company and OSHA standards for maintaining a safe workplace, including being sure that safety equipment is available and in working order.
Teamwork:
Work in a cooperative manner with all full-time and part-time employees to help foster a spirit of teamwork, mutual respect, good customer service, and a professional image on behalf of yourself and Twin State/Liqui-Grow.
All other duties as assigned.
Expectations
Participate in all training activities pursuant to gaining knowledge of the products and the benefits to the farmer by their use.
Take soil samples and do the necessary scouting of the customer’s fields to develop a proper recommendation for fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Assist the farmer by applying his purchased fertilizer and pesticides in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure that the application equipment has the necessary safety equipment and that it is utilized at all times.
Keep the manager and team fully informed of all operations.
As time allows, help maintain the retail facility.
Assist the sales team whenever possible.
Requirements
Must pass a pre-drug test
Must have a good driving record
Must have Applicator’s License/CDL-Twin State, Inc. will facilitate
Application/Ag Equipment experience is ideal
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing, Retail, and Farming
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