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Lamb Weston · 16 hours ago

Applicator Tech

Paterson, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.25/hr - $21.25/hr

3+ years exp

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global presence. The Applicator Tech role involves delivering fertilizers and overseeing fertigation activities, as well as maintaining equipment and ensuring safety practices are followed.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs

Fertigation: Applies water run liquid fertilizer

In-Furrow: Mixes and applies fertilizer and/or pesticides at planting or cultivation that is applied directly to the furrow

Spraying: Mixes and applies a fertilizer and/or pesticide to roadsides, around buildings, or other areas, which includes backpack sprayers, road sprayers, etc

Calibration: Calibrates fertilizer and/or pesticide delivery systems, such as fertilizer delivery systems on planters, seed treatment applications, or in-furrow pesticide applications

Equipment Maintenance: Repairs and maintains all fertigation equipment, including any fabrication or installation of new equipment

Housekeeping: Cleaning and maintaining vehicles and areas such as shop area, chemical storage areas, containment areas and airstrips

Pesticide Delivery: Delivers pesticides to airstrip, ground rigs, costumers, circles, etc

Cross Training: Cross-trained on the following positions – Operator, Truck Driver, Soil Sampler, and Mix Man

Qualification

Washington State Pesticide LicenseFertigationEquipment MaintenanceCalibrationCross TrainingClean MVR

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently

Exposed to an outdoor environment that varies from hot too cold in temperature and all weather elements

Regular exposure to outdoor farming environments during the workday, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, odors, and allergens

Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures

Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment

Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties

Ability to operate work related equipment

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to access equipment

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily

Valid Driver's License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

Preferred

A Washington State Commercial Pesticide License, with all categories pertaining to the agricultural business preferred or private applicator license

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Company

Lamb Weston

Glassdoor3.9

When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Founded in 1994

Kennewick, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.lambweston.com/

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