Liqui-Grow

Applicator Maintenance

Liqui-Grow De Witt, IA

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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
  • 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.
  • Insure 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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