Farm Assistant
| Job Title | Farm Assistant |
| Job ID | MZ-11232 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | Illinois |
| Salary Range | $65000 - $0 |
| Comission / Bonus | Yes |
| Benefits | Health Insurance + Meat/Pork + Paid Vacation |
Job Title: Farm Assistant
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive Illinois farming operation in their search for a dependable Farm Assistant. This position is primarily focused on crop production but requires someone who is willing to jump in wherever needed on the farm.
The right individual will be someone who enjoys working in production agriculture, is comfortable operating modern equipment, and takes pride in maintaining machinery and helping keep an operation running smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities
The majority of the workload will be focused on crop production duties including:
- Operating modern farm equipment during planting and harvest
- Running tractors, cultivators, sprayers, tillers, and other large equipment
- Operating and assisting with sprayer applications
- Grain hauling during harvest
- General equipment maintenance and upkeep
- Assisting with road mowing and general farm tasks as needed
The operation also includes a hog component. Assistance with the livestock side will be limited, generally involving light daily help (1 hours/day) when needed.
Equipment on the Farm
The farm operates primarily Case IH equipment, including:
- Case IH Quadtrac 300-580 h.p. track tractor
- Case IH two-wheel drive tractors
- 24-row planter
- 60-foot cultivator
- Self-propelled sprayer
Experience operating large modern equipment is preferred. Sprayer experience would be a strong advantage, although the employer is willing to train the right individual.
Additional Skills That Would Be Helpful
The ideal candidate would also bring:
- Experience hauling grain with tractor-trailer or semi
- Mechanical ability for general equipment maintenance
- Strong work ethic and willingness to assist wherever needed
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
An Illinois Farm CDL (J51) would be a plus but is not required. The employer is willing to help the right person obtain this license. Need to be able and willing to get the J51 Trucking License. Need experience driving tractor-trailer
The ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Have good crop production experience
- Is comfortable operating large farm equipment
- Takes pride in maintaining equipment
- Is willing to help wherever needed on the farm
- Wants a long-term position with a stable operation
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work with a well-equipped operation and become a valued long-term member of the farm team.