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Farmward Cooperative

Custom Applicator

Danube, MN

$19 - $28/hr

Custom Applicator Reports to: Agronomy Operations Manager Location: Danube Pay Range: $19 - $28 ... row crop spray equipment and tractors used for NH3 application Ensure all applications are ...

Farmward Cooperative

Custom Applicator

Ghent, MN

$19 - $28/hr

Custom Applicator Reports to: Agronomy Operations Manager Location: Ghent Pay Range: $19 - $28 (DOE ... row crop spray equipment and tractors used for NH3 application Ensure all applications are ...

Nutrien

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator

Oxnard, CA · On-site

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator Requisition ID: 33028 Location: Oxnard, CA, USA, 93030 Workplace ... On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Full Time Nutrien is a leading provider of crop ...

Southern States Cooperative.

Applicator

Goochland, VA · On-site

... spray trucks with 40-60 foot boom coverage, Crop Sprayers with 80-120 foot boom coverage. * Assist ... Commercial Applicator's License The essential functions below are required for all grades and ...

Southern States

Applicator

Goochland, VA · On-site

... spray trucks with 40-60 foot boom coverage, Crop Sprayers with 80-120 foot boom coverage. * Assist ... Commercial Applicator's License The essential functions below are required for all grades and ...

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Pesticide Sprayer Handler and Applicator

Warwick, MD • On-site

BELL NURSERY USA
Wholesale • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about BELL NURSERY USAexternal

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Bell Nursery rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Bell Nursery

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7.1

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Help Protect and Maintain Healthy, High-Quality Plants

Bell Nursery is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Spray Applicator to support the health and quality of plants throughout our nursery operations. As an important member of the Crop Protection team, you will apply pesticides, monitor plant health, identify crop issues, and work collaboratively with growers and production teams to ensure healthy, market-ready plants. If you enjoy working outdoors, are passionate about plant health, and take pride in maintaining quality crops, we encourage you to apply.

The Spray Applicator is responsible for promoting and maintaining the overall health and quality of plants within the nursery. This role includes the safe and effective application of herbicides and pesticides, including insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, miticides, and molluscicides.The Crop Protection Department works collaboratively with all nursery departments to identify, prevent, and manage pest and disease issues while supporting the production of healthy, high-quality plants for sale.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply pesticides and herbicides safely, accurately, and in accordance with established guidelines and label requirements.
  • Conduct routine scouting and monitoring to identify pests, diseases, weeds, and other crop-related concerns.
  • Inspect plants in field and nursery settings to evaluate crop health.
  • Collect plant samples when necessary for further evaluation.
  • Identify and report plant health concerns to the IPM Manager and Crop Protection leadership team.
  • Assist with diagnosing plant health issues and implementing treatment recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate pesticide application records and required documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Worker Protection Standard (WPS), OSHA, Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), and company safety requirements.
  • Properly use and maintain application equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Collaborate with growers and other departments to support plant health and operational goals.
  • Assist with training and mentoring team members as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like:

In this role, you will contribute to nursery success by:

  • Consistently performing safe, timely, and effective pesticide applications.
  • Accurately identifying and reporting pest, disease, and weed issues.
  • Supporting healthy crops through proactive monitoring and treatment.
  • Maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensuring accurate pesticide application records and documentation.
  • Working collaboratively with growers and production teams to resolve plant health issues.
  • Demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Maintaining equipment and PPE in proper working condition.
  • Contributing to a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

Why Join Bell Nursery?

  • Be part of a team dedicated to producing healthy, high-quality plants.
  • Work in a hands-on role that directly impacts crop quality and nursery success.
  • Gain valuable experience in crop protection, pest management, and plant health.
  • Collaborate with experienced horticultural and nursery professionals.
  • Work for a company that values teamwork, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about plant health, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a team that helps grow exceptional plants, we encourage you to apply today.

Working at Bell Nursery

Perks for frontline workers

From Bell Nursery, via Breakroom

  • Flexible hours and schedules

  • Work for a company that takes pride in sustainable practices

  • Stay healthy and active taking care of plants and flowers outdoors

  • Get FREE T-shirts and training

  • Use your creativity to design spectacular plant displays

  • Work for a company where we take Safety seriously

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Breaks

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401K with Company Match

  • Referral and Returning Bonus Program

  • Education Assistance and a free Learning Development System

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Work outside, work with great people and work all day with PLANTS! It's just plain FUN!

About Bell Nursery, in their own words

From Bell Nursery

Looking to join Team Purple? Do you love nature, plant life, outdoors and beautiful blooming flowers? Got a creative bug that needs scratching?

At Bell you will have the opportunity to help grow and merchandise plants from SEED to SALE! Our jobs are horticulturally based and provide training and experience to associates in all aspects of commercial growing, distribution and merchandising. Some of these exciting jobs include farm team members on production lines and on our millions of production acres, transporting plants and on retail merchandising floors.

Company values

From Bell Nursery

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Bell Nursery

Bell Nursery, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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