Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
Lockwood Fertilizer Mega Plant, 3833 Coulson Road
Billings, MT 59101
United States
Job description
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the facility to ensure timely and complete delivery. Manually or mechanically load or unload agricultural products from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles. Accurately mix and apply fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications. Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, and secure chemicals for distribution to designated areas. Calculate/batch blends and pump them into storage tanks on vehicles. Collect seed samples. Take soil, water and petal samples. Treat seed, bag fertilizer. Weigh materials/products and record weight or other production data gas or labels. Maintain accurate records/logs. Assist with dispatching equipment and operators. Tender water needed for application process, grain, seed and dry/liquid fertilizer to farmers and field operators. Operate field equipment such as self-propelled sprayers, Terragators, and/or tender dry fertilizer, for dry plants to spreaders. Make necessary repairs to equipment and facilities. Perform additional tasks as required. Provide an organized, clean and safe work environment. Follow safety guidelines and perform all duties in a safe manner. Comply with environmental regulations. Must pay attention to detail and interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30