Posted 24 days ago
Crop Inputs Custom Operator/Applicator - Central Ontario FS - Mitchell, ON
@ GROWMARK, Inc.
Mitchell, Ontario
Overview
GROWMARK, through Central Ontario FS, is hiring a Professional Applicator in Mitchell, ON to operate application equipment and apply dry and liquid fertilizer and crop protection products. The role includes minor equipment repairs, daily inspections and paperwork, with extended hours during peak times. The posting states a salary of $24.00 to $27.00 per hour, paid overtime when needed, and a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Operate application equipment such as loaders, skid steers and forklifts
- Apply dry and liquid fertilizer and crop protection products
- Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance
- Complete paperwork, driver's logs and daily inspections
Requirements summary:
- Agriculture experience (must have)
- Valid driver's licence, preferably class DZ, with safe driving history
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Professional applicator experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, references |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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GROWMARK, Inc.
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Full company description
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at GROWMARK.com. FS cooperatives and retail divisions in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland and Ontario, Canada still make up GROWMARK’s core membership. GROWMARK has now grown into an expansive system with $10.9 billion in annual sales (FY2025). With five wholly or partially-owned subsidiaries, six retail subsidiary divisions, and controlling interests in several related endeavors, the GROWMARK System is flourishing.
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,362
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,192
- Reported office locations
- 1705 Towanda Ave, Normal, Illinois 61701, US
- Business categories
- Farmers Market
- Farming
- Agriculture
- AgTech
- Other recorded names
- GROWMARK, Inc.
- Specialties
- Propane
- Refined Fuels and Lubricants
- Grain
- Crop Protection and Crop Inputs
- Seed
- Agri-Finance
- Logistics
- Facility Planning
- Agronomy
- Energy
- Business Services
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Agriculture
- and Financial Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,476,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at GROWMARK.com. FS…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Farming |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Normal, Illinois |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1927 |
| Specialties | PropaneRefined Fuels and LubricantsGrainCrop Protection and Crop InputsSeedAgri-FinanceLogisticsFacility PlanningAgronomyEnergy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.
At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
If you love being outdoors and operating heavy equipment, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for a Professional Applicator that is eager to get behind the wheel and help our customers thrive.
In this role, you will:
- Operate agricultural application equipment, such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
- Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Apply dry and liquid fertilizer and/or crop protection products.
- Complete required paperwork, driver’s logs, and daily inspections.
- Ensure application is made in a timely manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Normally requires a high school diploma.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably class DZ), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.
- A strong mechanical aptitude with ability to problem solve.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Ability to read maps, and work orders, as well as follow specific delivery directions and instructions.
- Agriculture experience is a MUST.
- Professional applicator experience an asset.
- Willingness to work in Indoor/Outdoor working conditions with some lifting and climbing requirements.
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak times.
- A current Ag Exterminator License, and/or Nutrient Technician License would be a definite asset.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
- We value relationships and people first and foremost.
- We are a company that gives back to the community.
- We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
- We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
- We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us!
- We offer a robust benefits package including, Company-paid health and dental premiums, generous RRSP matching programand Paid Time Off (full-time positions only).
- Paid overtime, when needed.
- Performance bonuses/ Profit Sharing.
WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US
Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions.
Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
SALARY RANGE: $24.00 - $27.00
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