Federated Co-ops, inc. is looking for a hands-on Custom Applicator Manager / Agriculture Equipment Logistics to work out of our Osceola WI location! As the Custom Applicator Manager / Agriculture Equipment Logistics, you will help lead our custom application team and help keep our equipment, facilities, and field operations running safely and efficiently.
This role is ideal for an experienced agronomy / agriculture professional, lead custom applicator, or a lead agricultural equipment operator who enjoys working alongside a team, operating and maintaining equipment, and delivering outstanding customer service. If you're a safety minded leader with agronomy and equipment knowledge, please apply today!
Federated Co-ops, Inc. offers a competitive benefit package that includes a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 7%!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Custom Applicator Manager / Agriculture Equipment Logistics include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervise and dispatch custom applicator team and commercial drivers
- Ensure staff properly use and maintain equipment and building maintenance
- Works with customers, take and create work orders
- Accurately maintain field mapping database
- Assist with hiring, training, and onboarding of custom applicators and commercial drivers
- Set up and calibrate equipment to be used in the field
- Follows and oversees employees comply with all safety rules and regulations
- Help maintain a positive attitude and work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, communication and customer service
- Must be able to work longer hours when necessary, specifically during the Spring and Summer busy season
Education/Experience:
1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain
- Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain
- Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements or ability to obtain
- Working knowledge of all agronomy equipment with the ability to perform routine maintenance
- Must comprehend basic measurements and calculations for calibration (gallons per acre, and acres per tank)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.
FT Benefits:
Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.
Skills Required
- 1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain one
- Valid D.O.T. Medical Card or ability to obtain one
- Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements or ability to obtain them
- Working knowledge of agronomy equipment and ability to perform routine maintenance
- Ability to comprehend basic measurements and calculations for equipment calibration
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, and sit or stand for extended periods
What We Do
Federated Co-ops is a customer-owned cooperative headquartered in Princeton, Minnesota, committed to supporting agriculture and rural communities. The company provides reliable agronomy, energy, and retail solutions, including the distribution of agricultural and farm supplies, grain, feed, and hay. It also manages energy operations, specifically focusing on propane and fuel delivery to serve its member communities throughout Minnesota.
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