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Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for the operation of spray equipment and the effective application of pesticides or fertilizer. Regular hours can vary, extended hours will be necessary during peak times and as business dictates. The purpose of this position is to increase service performance and excellence to our customers by performing tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of our retail Agronomy supply and service operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates all spray equipment and fertilizer floater equipment safely
• Apply pesticides with applicable calibrated rates, accurately and efficiently
• Mixing, loading and application of pesticides/fertilizers
• Handles and delivers bulk and packaged chemicals
• Follow state and federal application regulations
• Performs daily vehicle inspections
• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Maintain application/spray records
• Manage customer service relations
• Organize and coordinate application timetable with customers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Chemical Applicators License preferred
• Maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability
• Team player
• Experience in operating heavy farm machinery
• Comfort with basic mathematics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate to heavy lifting is required (60 lbs.) on a regular basis.
• Work conditions may include dust, fumes, moderate to loud noise levels, uneven surfaces, various heights.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated positions.
• Ability to work near moving equipment, outside and insider, and in all- weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, it is required to speak, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to operate a computer, telephone, equipment, etc.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
• Meet the physical and mental demands of working seasonal long hours, climbing ladders, repetitive heavy lifting, and prioritizing multiple tasks during peak workload times.
• Understand and comply with OSHA, MDA, DOT, EPA, MPCA and other regulations.
• Work efficiently while always keeping yourself and others safe.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website ( ) for additional information.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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