Custom Applicator

Job Description

Job Description

Professionally apply fertilizers and crop protection to crops and fields using specialized equipment. This roll plays a critical role in helping growers maintain healthy crops and maximize yields.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Prepare equipment and crop protection for application, ensuring that all equipment is clean and in good working order and that crop protection is mixed according to product labels.
• Apply crop protection to crops and fields using specialized application equipment.
• Use GPS and other technology to ensure precise application
• Follow all safety procedures to minimize the risk of accidents or exposure to crop protection products.
• Monitor the application process to ensure that fertilizers and crop protection are being applied at the correct rate and that the equipment is functioning properly. Adjust application rates or equipment settings as needed to achieve the desired results.
• Maintain detailed records of all applications

types and quantities of materials

Minimum Requirements

Skills and abilities

Able to adapt quickly in many different situations (customer requests, weather, etc.)

Physical Demands

Physically able to perform all requirements including but not limited to :

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to :