Crop Protection Technician

Gpac is working with a leading agribusiness looking for a Crop Protection Technician to join their team. Applicants should have prior agronomy or farm equipment operation experience and ideally knowledge of GPS/Autosteer and operation of large self-propelled boom sprayers. In this role you will deliver chemicals, dry fertilizer and anhydrous to customers and other locations.  Responsibilities: Apply liquid and dry fertilizer and pesticides Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed. Safety compliance Measure and apply pesticides and liquid fertilizer to correct fields Perform maintenance and maintain Equipment Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services. Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met. Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School degree or GED Must have a valid Driver's License CDL Class A with Hazmat and tanker endorsements highly preferred Must have a clean driving record Class A1 Pesticide License highly preferred Comp: $19-$25/hr DOE and certifications  Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Mandi Kuehl with gpac at
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.