Mechanic/fabricator/driver

Job description

Crops/Commodities:
hops.
Mechanic & Fabricator: This job consists of understand all functions of farm equipment used during the growing season and harvest processes, including, but not limited to, trucks, trailers, tractors, pump, and engines. Must be able to make all necessary adjustments, corrections, repairs, and cleanings to ensure the safety of our employees, the quality of our product, and the efficiency of our growing season and harvest. Must be able to build and make necessary repairs and adjustments to all farm equipment that will be used during the growing and harvest season. Employees may be required to work long hours during harvest to keep equipment in working condition. The mechanic will report directly to management and Head Foreman. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a high stress environment. Mechanic will be responsible for keeping shop area clean and organized daily as well as complete all required documentation for management.

Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses may transport other workers to-and-from Wenas Hop Farm provided housing directly to worksites each day and transport workers around Wenas Hop Farm's farm during the workday and possibly carrying equipment/supplies and this may involve the worker(s) operating the vehicles across public roads to reach the other farm properties to perform their work. Workers are driving multi-purpose vehicles that have a capacity of less than 13 tons, require a standard driver's license to operate, may be used on or off farm by the workers (e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion). Workers are not required or expected to arrange for the routine pick-up of another worker or groups of workers on a regular schedule at other housing locations or centralized pick-up points.

Work is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 40 to over 105 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Workers must operate equipment, with or without direction, in a manner that protects operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.

Non-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day.

Use, possession, transfer, offer, sale or manufacture of marijuana and/or controlled substances strictly prohibited.

Special Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural field work experience handling tasks including agricultural field work. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.