Agricultural Crop Applicator (Entry Level)

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative, we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, whom we consider our greatest asset.  Every dollar spent with the Cooperative helps support the communities where we live and work and comes back to our members through patronage and equity. Every day, our approach is to serve others and find solutions that benefit our members, customers and company. We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the Cooperative difference.   Position Summary: Agfinity is seeking a dependable and motivated Agronomy Applicator to join our agronomy team. This position is responsible for the safe and accurate application of fertilizers and crop protection products to agricultural fields. The Agricultural Applicator will operate and maintain application equipment, properly mix and apply agricultural products, maintain accurate application records, assist with equipment and facility maintenance, and communicate professionally with customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with agricultural experience who wants to develop their skills in agronomy, application equipment and customer service. Successful employees will have opportunities to expand their responsibilities and advance within the Agfinity agronomy team. Essential Functions: * Safely and accurately apply wet and dry fertilizers and pesticides to agricultural fields and crops. * Operate agricultural application equipment according to company procedures and product requirements. * Adjust hoses, nozzles, booms, tubes and other equipment to achieve proper application based on terrain, product, weather conditions and application requirements. * Properly mix and load fertilizers and crop protection products according to product labels and company procedures. * Monitor weather and field conditions and communicate concerns regarding application conditions. * Maintain accurate records of products applied, acres completed, application rates and other information required by management. * Inspect application equipment daily and identify equipment problems or potential problems. * Perform minor repairs and adjustments in the field when qualified to do so. * Report equipment malfunctions and assist with getting repairs completed. * Clean and maintain application equipment, trucks, tanks and facilities. * Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs and facility projects during the off-season. * Assist with the movement, handling and accounting of agronomy products and inventory. * Communicate professionally with customers regarding application activities and materials being used. * Answer customer questions when appropriate and direct technical or product questions to the appropriate agronomy personnel. * Maintain required driving, application and chemical records. * Submit application records and other documentation in a timely manner for billing. * Follow all company safety policies, pesticide labels, DOT requirements and applicable regulations. * Work cooperatively with agronomy and operations personnel to complete customer applications efficiently and accurately. * Perform other duties as assigned. Safety and Application Quality: Safety and application accuracy are critical responsibilities of this position. The Agronomy Applicator must: * Follow all product labels and company safety procedures. * Properly use required personal protective equipment. * Maintain proper application rates and equipment settings. * Recognize weather or field conditions that may create an application concern. * Report spills, equipment problems, accidents or other safety concerns immediately. * Take appropriate action when an application cannot be completed safely or according to label requirements. Education and Licensing: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Certified Pesticide Operator's License required or ability to obtain within 6 months. * Additional pesticide licensing may be required based on assigned responsibilities. Experience: * Previous farming, agronomy or agricultural equipment experience preferred. * Experience operating tractors, sprayers, fertilizer equipment or other agricultural machinery is beneficial. * Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment maintenance and troubleshooting required. CDL Requirements: * Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred. * Doubles/Triples endorsement preferred. * Candidates who do not currently have the required CDL endorsements must be willing and able to obtain them within 6 months, as required by the position. Knowledge/Skills/Reasoning Ability: The successful candidate will demonstrate: * Basic knowledge of farming and agricultural practices. * Ability and willingness to learn agricultural application equipment. * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to accurately measure and handle agricultural products. * Ability to organize work and manage time effectively. * Ability to recognize problems or potential problems and communicate them to management. * Willingness to learn proper equipment operation, calibration and maintenance. * Ability to work independently while being a dependable member of the team. * Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers. * Commitment to maintaining clean, safe and well-maintained equipment. * Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to: * Climb into and out of application equipment and trucks. * Sit for extended periods of time. * Bend, twist, push, pull, reach and grasp. * Operate equipment controls safely. * Work on rough and uneven terrain. * Handle agricultural products, hoses and equipment. * Maintain sufficient vision and physical ability to safely operate agricultural equipment. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work extended hours during planting, spraying, harvesting and other critical agricultural periods. Working Conditions: * Work outdoors in varying weather conditions. * Work around agricultural chemicals and other hazardous materials while following strict safety procedures. * Work around heavy equipment, trucks and agricultural machinery. * Work on rough and uneven terrain. * Significant overtime opportunities during peak agricultural seasons and critical business periods.  Career Growth: Agfinity is committed to developing employees and providing opportunities for advancement. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, application skills, equipment knowledge, safety, dependability and customer service may have the opportunity to advance into an Experienced Agronomy Applicator role with increased responsibility and performance-based compensation. Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify. Agfinity is looking for values of honesty, integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart, and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference! A post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen is required We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.