Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
2290 Hwy 60 West
White Deer, TX 79097
United States
Job description
Operate stationary equipment such as feeder, dryer, cleaner, gin stand, lint cleaner, press; to perform post-harvest tasks such as ginning; cleaning and separating cotton lint from seed and waste material; record weights and other identifying information including weight of bale and seed; manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery; guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines; observe, listen, and monitor machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions; load cotton onto truck with trailer and drive to and from field and storage; drive pickup to obtain parts and supplies; maintain inventory; attach equipment using hand tools; weigh and record weights; operate forklift, loader, tractor and other farm equipment; upkeep, repair, maintain and clean equipment and worksite while ginning; record information about crops; during times of peak need and depending on weather or crop conditions, hours requested may increase; work at night may be requested; employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath.
Special Requirements
Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Lift up to 10 lbs.