Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
Sowega Cotton Gin & Warehouse, LLC
1048 Old Pelham Road
Climax, GA 39834
United States
Job description
Ginner/Press-Workers must be able to monitor and adjust equipment and controls. Some controls maybe 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 period of times. 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. 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. Truck Drivers- 3 months experience driving a Module Truck. Must be able to pass DOT Drug Test. Work in team environment and communicate with other drivers and dispatcher on loads. All employees must be willing to work holidays. All drug testing will occur at employers expense.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment. Valid Drivers License required if asked to drive vehicles. Must have CDL/Foreign License accepted by FMCSA, if required. Workers may be required to work day and/or night shift. Work begins 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 should expect periods of little/no work during harvesting time. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. 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. The workers will need to be able to do some heavy lifting.