Detalles del trabajo
Area del puesto: Servicios Generales / Varios
Herbicide Applicator
JOB SUMMARY
Operate tractor, herbicide boom and/or hand wands to apply post-emergent and pre-emergent herbicides to production areas. Backpack sprayers, shaker cans, and belly grinders will also be used when appropriate and as needed. Pulling weeds prior to herbicide application. Wear appropriate PPE at all times. Data entry and use of handheld mobile electronic devices. This is a year round full-time position.Compensation: Starting at $13.00 with experience
If you are seeking a temporary employment opportunity instead, please email hrsupport@cherrylake.com or stop by the main office to complete an employment application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operate tractor with hypro pump
Properly follow chemical mixing formulations and procedures.
Always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Safely operate tractors and spray equipment in regulation with Cherrylake’s procedures.
Simultaneously apply herbicide with boom applicator and/or hand wand sprayer.
Spray sections including, but not limited to, borders, groundcover, middles, along bed edges and outside boundaries of property.
Follows WPS when handling and mixing chemicals.
Continuously fill out completed work digitally for documentation and workflow recording.
Report potential plant-health related issues seen on the farm via the digital application.
During periods of rain or limited work the herbicide applicator may apply fertilizer amendments, granular fungicide, or perform hand drenches of containerized crops.
Additionally, during inclement weather long periods of hand pulling weeds may be necessary
Assist with mowing of grounds as needed
All other duties assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with chemical spraying is preferred
Knowledge of different pesticides is preferred
Able to operate tractors and spray equipment
Having a pesticide license is a plus but not required.
Bilingual is not required but a big plus.
REQUIRED LICENSES / HOURS OF WORK
Valid Driver's License with clean MVR preferred. Hours vary depending on organizational needs. Typically around 7-4 M-F, with alternating Saturdays 7-12. During peak season it is expected to work 5.5-6 days per week.
NOTICE
CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.DFWP, E-Verify & EOE
