Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
4715 Austin Road
Tunica, MS 38676
United States
Job description
Ginner/Press- Workers must be able to monitor and adjust equipment and controls. Some controls may be touch screen controls. Maintain machinery and equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tools while being 30 feet in the air. Must not be afraid of heights. Replace defective parts, components or systems. Prepare trucks for hauling according to Federal and State regulations. Worker must be able to walk, bend, and sit for long periods of time. Work is done in all kinds of weather (from extreme heat, rain and extreme cold). Hauling time may vary due to the availability of crop, weather conditions, mechanical issues, etc. May drive workers to run errands and get groceries. Forklift-Workers must have 3 months experience in operating tractor and driving a forklift with bale clamps. Workers will check and maintain proper fluid levels and refill propane tanks. Workers may also operate tractors and loaders. *Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to effectively communicate with management and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. **The ability of an employee to safely operate machinery will be left to the discretion of management.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment. Must have three months experience in cotton gin processing. Valid Drivers License required if asked to drive vehicles. Workers will be required to work day or night shift. Work beings at assigned time depending on what shift, day or night. Workers must not have any physical limitations that would prevent them from climbing up or down stairs and/or ladders. Workers must be able to work all day standing up. Workers may have periods of little/no work during the ginning season. During the time of not work, workers will be asked to help with the general maintenance and upkeep in and around the gin. Workers must have multi-limb coordination ability while standing and walking for long periods. Workers will make repetitive movements, extensive sitting, walking, lifting, repetitive movements, pushing and pulling, and stooping.