Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
43 Washington Ave
Atmore, AL 36502
United States
Job description
Assist in the seasonal operation of a cotton gin that processes seed cotton immediately following harvest to prevent deterioration of fiber quality and loss of market value. Tend and observe cotton ginning equipment to ensure the safe, proper, and efficient handling of harvested agricultural commodities. Operate agricultural and gin-related equipment used in post-harvest handling, including but not limited to module feeders, bale presses, bale hoists, forklifts, and skid steer loaders, for the purpose of moving and processing harvested cotton from farms. Load harvested cotton modules delivered from farms into feeders and assist in the continuous flow of cotton from field to first market processing stage. Assist in the baling of cotton, including feeding wire, operating baling presses, and preparing lint cotton bales and cottonseed for storage and transport to market. Tie, tag, bag, and secure cotton bales and mote bales as part of the initial preparation of the agricultural commodity for sale and distribution. Remove cotton samples for classification and quality inspection as part of the first market preparation process. Use hoisting and loading equipment to move and load cotton bales and byproducts onto trucks for transport to warehouses or market channels. Assist in maintaining the uninterrupted flow of harvested cotton by clearing blockages, cleaning lint filters, sweeping, and removing accumulated cotton debris, all of which are necessary to prevent spoilage and ensure proper handling of the crop. Perform general support duties including furnishing tools, holding materials, and assisting more skilled workers in the repair and maintenance of agricultural and ginning equipment used exclusively during the harvest season. Clean and maintain work areas, machinery, and tools used in the handling and processing of raw agricultural commodities. Drive to town on occasion to pick up supplies. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required. Farming with: Cotton.
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.
The employer will pay overtime at one and one-half the regular hourly rate for work performed in the cotton gin for all hours worked in excess of 10 hours in any workday or in excess of 48 hours in any workweek for the 15 week season designated by the employer during the calendar year in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Frequent stooping is required.