Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
3045 Sandy Bay Road
Kingstree, SC 29556
United States
Job description
Perform temporary and seasonal agricultural tasks at and on crop farm worksites directly connected to crop cultivation, crop protection, crop fertilization, and seasonal crop production operations. Duties include manipulating controls to set, activate, and adjust machinery mechanisms on agricultural machinery; observing and listening to machinery operation to detect malfunctions; recording information about crops and crop growth, including pesticide use records; mixing specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery; spraying fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases; driving trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farmworkers; Apply targeted treatments on crops; identifying plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers; applying chemical solutions to crops/plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth; and cleaning work areas and agricultural equipment used in crop production.Farming with:
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. Failure to pass drug screen 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. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. 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 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.