Applicator, Operations Support
J.R. Simplot Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tulare • South Dakota • United States
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About the role
- Under general supervision, this role is responsible for executing a range of operational tasks critical to agronomic service delivery and facility performance.
- Precision operation of advanced application equipment for the deployment of crop protection and nutrient products.
- Safe and efficient transportation of agricultural inputs (fertilizers, chemicals) to customer locations in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Routine and preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, application machinery, and plant infrastructure.
- Accurate blending and handling of bulk and packaged fertilizer materials per formulation specifications and safety protocols.
- Apply agricultural products using modern application machinery and equipment.
- Perform routine calibrations, maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage of application machinery.
- Load and deliver fertilizers and chemicals to customers locations in compliance with safety and transport regulations.
- Receive, unload, and organize incoming product shipments; maintain accurate warehouse inventory.
- Conduct general maintenance and housekeeping of plant equipment and facilities.
- Support miscellaneous operational needs including special projects, attending company-provided training, and providing cross-functional backup as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must have or be willing to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with endorsement to drive a ten-wheeler and trailer with air brakes on the highway
- Must have or be willing to obtain the following Endorsements: Hazmat & Tanker
- Must have or be willing to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license
- Must be able to lift minimum 50lbs
- Must be willing and able to work Ag Industry hours as seasonal needs dictate, which may include: early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Prior experience operating floaters, sprayers, or other precision ag equipment strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with basic farm equipment and general agricultural operations
- Working knowledge of local geography, including roads, farms, and field access points is a plus
- Basic knowledge in the areas of mechanical, electrical, welding and metal fabrication are a plus
- Ability to develop trust with management that moderate to heavy traffic can be negotiated effectively
- Capable of assisting with equipment rebuilds and mechanical overhauls
- Ability to calibrate a variety of application equipment
- Ability to set up and calibrate injection equipment is a plus
- Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and service records for equipment.
Benefits
- This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
precision agricultureapplication machinery operationmechanical systems maintenancecalibration of application equipmentfertilizer blending and handlingtransportation of agricultural inputswarehouse inventory managementequipment rebuildsmechanical overhaulsmetal fabrication
Soft Skills
trust developmentcommunicationteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementcustomer servicesafety awarenessorganizational skills
Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver's LicenseClass B Commercial Driver's LicenseHazmat endorsementTanker endorsementPesticide Applicator license