Agriculture Equipment Operator 1
Mid Kansas Cooperative
- Lindsborg, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to learn and operate all aspects of agronomy plant, including repair and maintenance.
- Ability to gain working knowledge of MSDS information on agronomy products being handled.
- Ability to develop working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Custom Applicator's License (1A).
- Work independently with minimum supervision.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
- Ability to deal with emotional customers and help resolve complaints.
- Operate and maintain equipment properly and in accordance with manufacture's maintenance manuals and operator manuals. Report need for maintenance work or replacement of equipment to Agronomy Operations Manager when necessary.
- Mix fertilizer and chemicals properly in accordance with quality standards.
- Report inventory needs to Agronomy Operations Manager immediately.
- Fill out application records completely and accurately, submit application records daily, and inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them.
- Inform Agronomy Operations Manager of any new business opportunities.
- Greet customers promptly and courteously with a friendly smile and hello and thank them for their business. Work with your customers to resolve problems and report any possible misapplication problems to Agronomy Operations Manager.
- Ensure customers are informed of safe product handling procedures.
- Actively work to increase personal knowledge and skills.
- Maintain a certified applicators license.
- Maintain fertilizer plant, equipment, and warehouse as assigned.
- Ensure facilities and equipment meet federal, state, and OSHA regulations. Report any unsafe working conditions to Agronomy Operations Manager.
- Work with Strategic Account Managers at location that you are helping custom apply products.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance for yourself and your equipment.
- Complete special projects assigned by your supervisor.