Adell Cooperative is hiring an Agronomy Commercial Applicator to join our team in Adell, WI (about 40 miles north of Milwaukee). In this role you will support our agricultural customers through the safe and accurate application of fertilizer and crop protection products. This hands-on role involves operating agriculture equipment, maintaining application records, and supporting daily agronomy operations. You will report to the Agronomy Operations Manager.
Adell Cooperative has proudly served local farmers and the agriculture community for more than 100 years. Since 1917, we've been committed to providing exceptional service, quality products, and trusted expertise across grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and farm services. As a locally owned cooperative, we are dedicated to helping farms and agricultural businesses succeed while fostering a family-oriented workplace where employees are valued and supported.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement options and pension plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and much more.
What you will be doing:
- Operate agricultural application equipment to apply dry and liquid fertilizer and crop protection products according to specifications.
- Safely mix, load, and deliver agronomy products while following product labels, application instructions, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Maintain accurate fertilizer, pesticide, and spray application records.
- Organize application orders and communicate with growers about scheduling, changes, and service needs.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and basic repairs, reporting issues to management.
- Support daily agronomy operations, including inventory control, stocking, and preparing equipment and supplies.
- Follow company safety procedures and applicable regulations while working independently and as part of the team.
This job is for you if you have:
- High school diploma or GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills.
- Basic math skills to calculate application rates, areas, volumes, and product measurements.
- Computer skills and the ability to learn agronomy software. Experience with mapping software and guidance systems is preferred.
- Willingness to complete ongoing training and job-related education.
- Ability to work a variable schedule, including overtime and on-call hours as needed.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain.
- Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and forklift certification, or the ability to obtain.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This position involves working around agricultural machinery, fertilizer, crop protection products, dust, noise, and changing outdoor weather conditions. Duties include climbing equipment and ladders, bending, kneeling, and regularly lifting or moving 50–60 pounds or more, with occasional lifting or moving of 100 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.