Applicator Maintenance - Liqui-Grow

The applicator person is responsible for the marketing of the agricultural products manufactured and/or distributed by Twin State, Inc., within a defined territory as well as the on-farm application of these products. The applicator person is an integral part of the individual retail location team and reports to the retail manager.  

Benefits

• Potential Earnings is $62,500 - $75,000
• Average Hourly Potential: $25 to $30 an hour, based on experience & overtime hours
• Health / dental insurance
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short / long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)

Maintenance Description: 

In cooperation with the retail manager, identity, prioritize and make repairs and maintenance on the following: 

• Pumps, piping, and tanks 
• Application and nurse equipment, forklifts, pickups, and all rolling stock. 
• Building 
• Containment dikes and load/unload pads, mixer 
• Any other capital asset on the property
• Ensure that all equipment and rolling stock has been repaired and maintained in advance of the Fall/Spring seasons.  
• In cooperation with the retail manager, decide whether specific repairs should be performed by plant personnel or done by an outside vendor.  
• Organized and maintain a record keeping system to record and schedule maintenance activities on all plant equipment, rolling stock and fixed assets. 
• Maintain, organize, and stock parts and tools in shop.  
• Individuals should be able to weld. 
• Safety, Environmental, Property Appearance: 
• Always keep personal safety and the safety of fellow employees as the highest priority when working at the facility or operating company vehicles on the road. Twin State/Liqui-Grow policies must be followed at all times.  
• Always handle fertilizers, Crop Protection Products, fuel, micronutrients, stormwater, and rinsate water in an environmentally responsible manner so that contamination of the facility does not occur. In the event of a spill either at the facility or during transport, always follow Twin State/Liqui-Grow company policy and DATCP state regulations as it relates to reporting, containing, cleanup and disposal of affected soil and property.  
• Maintain the facility and rolling stock to portray a positive and professional image on behalf of Twin State/Liqui-Grow. 
• Keep the facility, grounds, and buildings clean, picked up and orderly.  
• Have a thorough understanding of Twin State’s safety manual and comply with the company and OSHA standards for maintaining a safe workplace, including being sure that safety equipment is available and in working order.  
• Teamwork: 
• Work in a cooperative manner with all full-time and part-time employees to help foster a spirit of teamwork, mutual respect, good customer service, and a professional image on behalf of yourself and Twin State/Liqui-Grow. 
• All other duties as assigned.  

Expectations: 

• Participate in all training activities pursuant to gaining knowledge of the products and the benefits to the farmer by their use.  
• Take soil samples and do the necessary scouting of the customer’s fields to develop a proper recommendation for fertilizer and pesticide applications.  
• Assist the farmer by applying his purchased fertilizer and pesticides in a timely and accurate manner.  
• Ensure that the application equipment has the necessary safety equipment and that it is utilized at all times.  
• Keep the manager and team fully informed of all operations.  
• As time allows, help maintain the retail facility.  
• Assist the sales team whenever possible.  

Requirements: 

• Must pass a pre-drug test 
• Must have a good driving record 
• Must have Applicator’s License/CDL-Twin State, Inc. will facilitate 
• Application/Ag Equipment experience is ideal