Farm Operator 1

Responsibilities:

• Operate various field equipment, such as corn harvester, greens cutter, and tractor.
• Drive a field tractor, pulling a loaded trailer.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner. Be observant of people in the area, terrain, possible obstacles that might create a safety hazard.
• Communicate with field reps, Machine Harvest mechanics, general laborers, and other personnel as needed.
• Work cooperatively with mechanics to maintain equipment in good operating condition. Inform mechanics of problems and issues with equipment.
• Communicate with field reps on crop condition, progress of cutting and other concerns as needed.
• Perform manual labor, working as needed on or by harvesting equipment.
• Miscellaneous farm duties.

Experience:

• Must demonstrate skill operating sophisticated farm equipment, such as bean harvesters and corn harvesters. This is normally acquired by a minimum of two years experience operating complex farm machinery.
• Must have a basic understanding of the mechanical operations systems of harvesting equipment (steering, brakes, and hydraulic lifts).
• Prior experience with Pictsweet Harvesters or similar equipment strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must have good communication skills.
• Knowledge of machinery.
• Able to read and write.

• Must be physically capable of working in extreme temperatures (varies with outdoor weather) and dry, dusty or wet conditions.
• Must be able to work long hours in a physically demanding environment. Physical demands may be varied, with prolonged periods of standing, bending, pulling, walking, sitting, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• As determined by “fit for duty” assessment by medical professional.

• Must be available to work irregular schedule, seven days/week when harvesting or no work due to slow harvest or bad weather.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to work-site(s)
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.