Custom Field Applicator
Southern Illinois
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Custom Field Applicator

February 10, 2026

 

Custom Field Applicator

Location: TBD

Reports to: Agronomy Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

 

Summary: This position is responsible for the custom application of fertilizers and agricultural chemicals by properly operating spraying and spreading equipment, delivering agronomy products, and assisting in all daily operations.

Key Roles:

Custom Application

  • Perform all types of custom application duties including but not limited to spraying, spreading, and NH3 application

  • Apply crop nutrients and crop protection products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner

  • Responsible for the proper calibration of application equipment

  • Complete and maintain required application logs, reports, and other required documentation

Operations

  • Blending, mixing, delivering, loading, and unloading of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and merchandise

  • Verification of correct product type and product amount when loading/unloading

  • Fill anhydrous tanks and deliver

  • Assist with chemical and seed warehouse activities, including inventory management and recordkeeping

  • Ensure all paperwork for product deliveries and services are promptly turned in

  • Report inventory supply needs to supervisor

Customer Service

  • Provide prompt and courteous customer service

  • Work with customers to resolve problems and report complaints to supervisor

  • Ensure customers are informed of safe product handling

  • Attend meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education opportunities to increase personal skill and knowledge

Equipment/Facility Maintenance

  • Operate, service, and maintain all agronomy operations equipment and vehicles in a safe manner

  • Assist with housekeeping and maintenance of the facility, equipment, and vehicles to ensure high safety standards

  • Perform regular and daily maintenance on all equipment and vehicles

  • Maintains inspection and service records on all equipment and vehicles

  • Communicate recommendations on replacements, additions, or deletions of equipment when needed

Safety

  • Hold self and others accountable to safety policies and safe behaviors

  • Maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.)

  • Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions and/or conditions

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