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Lamb Weston Chemigator Technician in Kennewick, Washington
----Job Description---- Title: Chemigator Technician Location: Paterson, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries. Job Description Summary The Chemigator plays a crucial role in the effective application of water run fertilizer and pesticides, as well as the maintenance and oversight of chemigation equipment. This position also involves active participation in safety and good agricultural practice programs. Job Description * Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs. * Chemigation: Expertly mix and apply water run pesticides while adhering to established protocols. * Fertigation: Precisely administer water run liquid fertilizer, ensuring accurate distribution and application rates. * In-Furrow: Skillfully prepare and apply fertilizer and/or pesticides directly into furrows during planting or cultivation. * Spraying: Mix and apply fertilizers and/or pesticides with precision in designated areas, including roadsides and buildings, utilizing various equipment such as backpack sprayers and road sprayers. * Calibration: Meticulously calibrate fertilizer and pesticide delivery systems, including those on planters, for seed treatment applications, and in-furrow pesticide applications, guaranteeing consistent and accurate application rates. * Equipment Maintenance: Skillfully maintain and repair all chemigation equipment, and undertake fabrication or installation of new equipment when necessary. * Housekeeping: Uphold a clean and organized environment in various work areas, including vehicles, the shop area, chemical storage area, containment areas, airstrips, and compost tea area. * Pesticide Delivery: Securely transport and deliver pesticides to designated locations such as airstrips, ground rigs, customers, and other specified destinations. * Cross Training: Engage in cross-training activities to acquire proficiency in related positions. * Fumigation Oversight: Supervise the receipt of products from inventory in the chemical storage area, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper handling of chemicals. * Safety and Compliance: Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Agricultural Practice Programs to ensure a secure and compliant work environment. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) * High School Diploma or Equivalent or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills and Experience: * A Washington State Commercial Pesticide License, with all categories pertaining to the agricultural business preferred or private applicator license. * Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our To view the full job description,