Temporary Crop Protection Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Seasonal Custom Applicator
Requisition ID: 33540
Location: Princeville, IL, USA, 61559
Workplace Type: On-Site
Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Type: Fixed-Term
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What You'll Do:

• Operate all spray equipment
• Operate computers on equipment
• Spray and calibrate crop protection products

• Mixing, loading, and application of crop production products/plant nutritional
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged materials, seed and other agriculture inputs
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Assist mechanic

• Maintain application/spray records
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma/GED required

• Agricultural background preferred
• Valid driver's license & applicable endorsements
• Current CDL, or ability to obtain; we will train the right candidate
• Must meet minimum DOT age requirement

What You'll Get:

• Home Every Night - Enjoy the stability of local work without long hauls or time away from family & friends
• Stability - Full-time hours throughout the season (40+ hours per week), with busier days during peak season that allows for overtime pay
• Safety First - We maintain the highest safety standards to support you and your team
• Career Development - Seasonal employees may have the opportunity to apply for full-time driving roles at the end of the season, and many team members choose to return year after year
• Purpose - Every delivery you make helps put food on table on your community and across the world

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary estimate for the CDL Spray Driver role in Illinois is $15.00 to $30.00 per hour. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
Our benefit package provides paid sick days. However, given the temporary nature of this role, this position does not participate in any other benefit, retirement savings or paid time off programs, nor any form of incentive compensation. This position is eligible for overtime and any pay elements required under local, state or federal law. Nutrien will comply with benefit and retirement regulations.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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