Applicator

SUMMARY
As an Applicator at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for the application of agronomy products and to perform needed maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.   Performs custom application of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides with dry
and liquid machines.
2.    Responsible for upkeep and repairs of the application equipment they operate.
3.   Understands and complies with safety and governmental regulations.
4.   Takes customer orders at liquid, chemical and dry plant.
5.   Loads and unloads fertilizer as required at liquid and dry plant.
6.   Loads and unloads chemicals at liquid plant.
7.   Loads and unloads corn, soybean and alfalfa seed products.
8.   Maintains levels at liquid and dry plant.
9.   Collects soil samples as needed.
10. Supports in trucking of agronomy products to customers and Central Valley Ag
application equipment.
11. Helps in the operations of liquid and dry plant.
12. Provides support in monitoring inventories of bulk tanks.
13. Assists in the physical inventories of agronomy products.
14. Provides assistance in the handling of customer complaints.
15. Helps with sales efforts.
16. Assists in the maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, including
necessary documentation.
17. Provides assistance in office operations.
18. Provides excellent customer service and customer relations.
19. Works with supervisor and co-workers to keep errors to a minimum.
20. Ensures paperwork is filled out timely and accurately.
21. Comply with current Central Valley Ag credit policies.
22. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
23. Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
ª General mechanical ability required.
ª Integrity and good judgment skills required.
ª Excellent customer service skills required.
ª Must be a quick learner and have the ability to multi-task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ª High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
ª One to three months’ related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED IN THIS POSITION
ª Single or double axel trucks (5 or 10 speed)
ª Row crop machines
ª Floaters
ª Forklift
ª Scale operations
ª Pumps, plumbing, piping

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Safety – Maintains a work environment that is safe for everyone.
ª Customer Focus – Actively looks for ways to help customers.
ª Integrity – Adheres to moral and ethical principles.
ª Teamwork – Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
ª Financial Accountability – Takes responsibility for the way money and resources
are used and managed.
ª Innovation – Introduces new ideas, devices, or methods.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Customer Focus – Listens and responds effectively to external and/or internal
customer questions and resolves customer problems to the customer’s
satisfaction.  Follows-up with customer to ensure that all problems have been
resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.  Is committed to exceeding customer’s
expectations.
ª Positive Outlook – Displays optimism at all times.  Stays positive and remains
upbeat.  Notices and acknowledges things that are going well, especially during
stressful times.  Faces problems head on and will make productive changes to the
outcome.
ª Productivity – Meets or exceeds the expectations that have been established for
this position.  Has successfully combined skills, ability and effort to ensure that
manager’s expectations related to position results and output are achieved.
ª Dependability – Follows through with commitments and can be counted on to
meet deadlines. Comes to work on time as scheduled and is ready for work.
Demonstrates a good attendance record and is aware of the impact that missing
work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
ª Quality of Work – Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines and does
work right the first time. Corrects own errors. Is personally committed to high
quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.  Regularly
produces accurate, thorough and professional work.
ª Personal Accountability for Safety – Behaves in a way that demonstrates Safety
as a top priority.  Immediately informs a supervisor about any unsafe working
conditions. Does not hesitate to address co-workers that engage in unsafe work
habits. Leaves others with the dear impression that Safety is a core value of this
organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION
ª Standing
ª Walking
ª Sitting
ª Talking
ª Hearing
ª Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
ª Reach with hands and arms
ª Must be able to lift and/or move at least 100 pounds.
ª Specific vision abilities includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met in order to perform this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.

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Job Title:          Agronomy and Grain Operations
SUMMARY
As an Operations employee at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for assisting in receiving, shipping and handling grain and agronomy and to perform preventative maintenance and cleaning as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Help with unloading of grain products for company owned and customer owned trucks.
Assists in delivery of agronomy products such as fertilizer, chemical and seed to customers.
Assists in the loading of agronomy products to customer trucks.
Assists in the receiving of dry/liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed.
Provides assistance in the operations of the liquid and dry plant.
Provides assistance in the scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
Helps in ensuring the accuracy of mixing chemicals and fertilizers and assists with blender operations.
Drives company owned trucks for the purpose of transferring grain.
Drives tender trucks to supply Central Valley Ag custom application equipment.
If certified, serves as back-up for custom applicators.
Assists with the train loads going out.
Assists in monitoring and maintaining grain quality.
Conducts and helps manage grain and agronomy inventory.
Monitors and keeps supervisor apprised of inventory levels.
Assists with scale operations.
Performs general maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, including necessary documentation.
Assists in ensuring that paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
Provides excellent customer service.
Responsible for housekeeping duties.
Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
None

QUALIFICATIONS
ª General mechanical ability required.
ª Integrity and good judgment skills required.
ª Excellent customer service skills required.
ª Must be a quick learner and have the ability to multi-task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ª High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
ª One to three months’ related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED IN THIS POSITION
ª Single or double axel trucks (5 or 10 speed)
ª Forklift
ª Scale operations
ª Augers
ª Front end loaders

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Safety – Maintains a work environment that is safe for everyone.
ª Customer Focus – Actively looks for ways to help customers.
ª Integrity – Adheres to moral and ethical principles.
ª Teamwork – Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
ª Financial Accountability – Takes responsibility for the way money and resources
are used and managed.
ª Innovation – Introduces new ideas, devices, or methods.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Attitude – Maintains a positive attitude at all times.
ª Maintenance – Has a general knowledge of basic repairs of equipment and
buildings.
ª Record Keeping – Completes paperwork in a timely fashion and with a minimal of
errors.
ª Time Management – Uses time wisely and is able to prioritize tasks in order to
maximize personal efficiency.
ª Respect for Equipment/Property – Shows regard and consideration of equipment
and property of the Cooperative as if it were their own.
ª Judgment – Has the ability to assess situations or circumstances and make good
sound decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION
ª Standing
ª Walking
ª Sitting
ª Talking
ª Hearing
ª Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
ª Reach with hands and arms
ª Must be able to lift and/or move at least 100 pounds.
 Ability to climb and work effectively at heights of up to 200 feet.
ª Specific vision abilities includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met in order to perform this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.