Custom Applicator - Full-time / Part-time

Are you passionate about farming? CHS, Inc is in search of an individual to join our agronomy team in Ortonville, MN as a Seasonal Custom Applicator! Daily you will build strong on-farm relationships with some of the best-known brands in agriculture to apply custom fertilizer and crop protection solutions. You will receive onsite training, drive our products locally, maintain spray equipment and blend chemicals.

Schedule: 6am-9pm, Monday – Saturday

Job Duration: Beginning of April to the end of June 

What CHS offers:   

- Overtime hours to maximize your take home pay  

- Opportunity to join our team full time at the end of the season  

Apply today to be a part of a diverse and dynamic team of 10,000 employees in 19 countries, working together to empower agriculture.  

• Under general supervison, apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs