Professional Development at Keystone

Job Description Position Overview : This position provides an opportunity for professional growth and development. You will gain knowledge and experience through an on-the-job training program that includes both sales and operations. You will learn to safely apply products to a wide range of crops and sites while operating and maintaining Company equipment .  This includes building and maintaining customer relationships through expert application of Crop Protection and fertilizer products and providing feedback to customers and/or location manager regarding weeds, insects or fertility problems that are noted during application.   Duties and Responsibilities :    Include but are not limited to   Apply crop protection and fertilizer products    Understand and safely operate the application equipment assigned   Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products , at the right rates , are applied and billed to the right fields and customers   Identify basic weed and fertility issues in the fields applied , and report to the location manager or customer     Assist in the mixing, loading, and unloading of Crop Protection and fertilizer products   Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules in handling and applying products and storing chemicals   Help with the maintenance of plant and equipment    Maintain positive communication with the supervisor and grower as needed   Assist with scouting, product transportation and various services for producers   Properly complete necessary paperwork and records   Engage in safety awareness, and comply with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory standards   Train for possible leadership or sales position in the future   Promote teamwork and a positive image of the cooperative, while being responsive to the needs of our farmer owners   Skills and Qualifications :   Demonstrated attitude which reflects pride in job, and a spirit of cooperation with co-workers   Ability to obtain a minimum of a Class B CDL with hazardous materials endorsement and be able to drive various types of application equipment   Ability to o btain Pesticide Applicators license    Be familiar with crop chemicals, farming practices, crop characteristics, and weed identifications   Have an understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles   Be willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand   Must continue to grow and learn through meetings, training, industry publications, and others   Possess the willingness to adapt to changing application technologies as well as seasonal variations in workload responsibilities   Must be able to work with minimum supervision   A bility to a ccurately locate application site and read field maps   Excellent driving record     Education and Experience:   Bachelor’s degree in agricultural related field preferred; or a combination of education and/or experience