QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications,
demands and environments described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions. Farmers Grain Company is an EOE/ADA employer.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in agronomy, plant and soil science, agri-business, or similar field of study from a four-year college or
university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Commercial Driver’s License (Class A with Air Brakes and Hazmat endorsement)
Commercial Applicator’s License
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to
deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to think quickly and perform
a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate perform protective
equipment (PPE) as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell; stand; walk; sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally
required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. The employee may frequently need to climb ladders (may range from 20’ to
180’) and stairs. This may include structural ladders as well as climbing into applicator rig, large vehicles, and/or tractors.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus. This is a safety sensitive position. "Safety-sensitive" means any job that includes tasks
or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or
others. including, but not limited to, any of the following:
a) the handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal, or transport of hazardous materials;
b) the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools; and/or
c) repairing, maintaining, or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or
manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving
mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather
conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate. Employee must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for
prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.
DISCLAIMER
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty
or responsibility required of the employee. This job description in no way alters employment-at-will and is not a guarantee
of employment now or in the future.
