Custom Applicator - Torrington, WY

SUMMARY:  Applying fertilizer and/or agriculture chemicals to our customers.  Sell seed products to our customers, while developing appropriate marketing and promotion plans for our seed products.    

TASKS

• Operate designated liquid or dry application equipment as needed in safe and efficient manner. 
• Work closely with producers and fellow employees to provide outstanding customer service. 
• Perform winter maintenance on fertilizer equipment and make needed improvements on all fertilizer facilities. 
• Keep files current with maintenance records on all fertilizer application equipment, delivery trucks and pickups. 
• Deliver, load and unload liquid and dry fertilizer, chemicals and seed. 
• Follow government and safety regulations concerning the handling and sales of fertilizer and agriculture chemicals. 
• Assist with ordering and stocking all equipment parts for company use or resale to producers. 
• Participates in good housekeeping practices and environmental stewardship on premises.
• Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
• Turn in accurate application reports daily.
• All other duties assigned by operations manager.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid commercial drivers license with class C and hazmat endorsement. 
• Must have valid custom applicator license. 
• Must be able to operate custom applicator equipment and forklift. 

TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS
Ability to use advanced mechanical equipment and tools; ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

WORK ACTIVITIES 
Work activities performed on the job include operating vehicles, mechanized vehicles, or equipment; getting information; updating and using relevant knowledge; documenting and recording information; repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment; inspecting equipment and materials; making decisions and solving problems; and communicating with supervisors, peers and subordinates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk; occasionally required to walk, sit; use hands to finder, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK CONDITIONS
This employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be exposed to chemical equipment.  Safety precautions are required. 

Panhandle Coop strives to be the employer of choice.  We have a saying at Panhandle Coop that basically says, "There is always room for good people who can help us grow and can make a difference for our customers".  If you are a contributor that is looking for a place to "make a difference", then we would like to talk with you.

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