Agricultural Equipment Operators

at GROWMARK, INC. in Manito, Illinois, United States

Job Description

DISCLAIMER: THIS JOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERS LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISAS OR CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES OUTSIDE THE U.S. 

DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: ESTA PUBLICACIÓN DE TRABAJO ESTÁ DESTINADA SOLO PARA TRABAJADORES ESTADOUNIDENSES LEGALMENTE AUTORIZADOS PARA TRABAJAR EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. NO PATROCINAMOS VISAS NI CONSIDERAMOS SOLICITUDES DE CANDIDATOS FUERA DE LOS EE. UU. 

This job consists of driving agricultural equipment and/or delivering products to fields in support of the agricultural equipment operator both done on a farm for a farmer. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions into agricultural equipment. Fill tanks with water, chemicals, and fertilizer according to formulas and take the tanks to the farm sites. Operate machines such as agricultural sprayers or fertilizer spreaders to fertilize and spray crops. Apply crop nutrient or crop protection products to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases, to assist in the cultivation of agricultural commodities using agricultural equipment. Spread dry fertilizer using GPS-enabled agricultural equipment. Workers will drive trucks to haul supplies or tools. CDLs are not required for this position but will be available to be obtained by the worker at the cost of GROWMARK, Inc. Manipulate controls, nozzles, hoses, and tubes to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery to direct product over designated areas. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Workers will also operate agricultural equipment such as tractors, excavators, and forklifts to load and unload products and apply crop-protectant products and ammonia. During downtime, workers must assist in regular facility/equipment maintenance, keep good accounts of inventory, and report when items need replenishing. Workers will move inventory as necessary to make it accessible for use in the field. This position also is an irrigation service laborer position done on a farm for a farmer. Workers will report to farms, where they will inspect existing irrigation systems and make repairs as necessary. Workers will inspect, diagnose, recondition, and repair irrigation equipment and document pertinent information. Workers will need to perform basic computing functions, including the use of basic Microsoft Office products, internet searches, and all other company programs. Workers must maintain a clean work area including proper care for all shop tools, machines, supplied work trucks, and all agricultural equipment used on a day-to-day basis. Workers must be willing to attend company-sponsored training to ensure an advanced technical and product knowledge of all systems installed and maintained in the field. Workers are expected to operate in a professional and efficient manner at all hours, including interactions with fellow employees, customers, and supervisors. Workers must follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.