Equipment Operator (Custom Applicator)

Job Description

This year-round position is responsible for the application of crop nutrients and crop protection products, as well as the maintenance of custom application vehicles, equipment, and facilities. We are looking for someone who will provide professional and quality service, treating every acre as if it were their own. The ideal candidate would be mechanically-inclined who likes to work with their hands, prefers an 'office' outdoors, and dreams of operating a $500k piece of equipment. #CrystalValleyMNJobs #ZR

Pay Range: $22-27/hour starting

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances
• 401k - 5% Company Match
• Yearly Profit Sharing
• Company Paid CDL & Endorsements
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Disability Plans
• Company Paid Wellness & Mental Health Programs
  
  

Five Key Roles:

• Application of CN, CPP
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance
• Tending/Delivery
• Agronomy Operations
• Customer Service
  
  

Requirements:

• Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements (we will pay)
• Maintain commercial applicators license (we will pay)
• Minimum of two (2) years of agriculture-related experience
• Demonstrated experience providing professional and quality service on every acre as if it was your own
• Gets it, wants it, has the capacity to perform well (GWC)
  
  

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, meet the driver qualification standards established by the self-insured group in which the cooperative is a member and comply with Crystal Valley’s drug and alcohol policy. Pre-employment 4-panel (excludes THC) drug testing for non-CDL jobs, 5-panel (includes THC) for CDL jobs.

About Us:

Be part of an organization that helps feed the world! If you possess the following attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

• Commitment to doing what's right
• Solid work ethic
• Strong sense of ownership
• Passion for excellence
• Genuine respect for others
  
  

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 250 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate industrial trucks or tractors
• Load and unload cargo
• Inspect trucks before and after use
• Communicate need for maintenance or repair
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
  
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, truck driving, or other related fields
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to handle physical workload