Job Title: Farm Equipment Operator
Job Order #: EH-8968
Location: Southwestern Michigan
Salary Range: $ - $60000
Commission / Bonus: Possible Bonus
Benefits: Benefits Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Organic farm experience is preferred, not required
- Strong crop production and agronomic background required
- Experience with equipment and larger scale farm operations
- Self-motivated
- Good communication skills and excellent team player
- Must be organized with attention to detail
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Farm Equipment Operator for this southern Michigan organic farming operation. The function will be to maximize the quality and diversified output of the organic farm and have ongoing communication with management. The majority of the work will be field operations and seed/crop storage and handling. This includes pre-seeding preparation, seeding, cover crop termination, soil testing, harvesting, unloading, storage and delivery of crop. Will also need outstanding written and oral communication skills required to convey information, gather and disseminate information, and problem solve. Recording keeping and attention to detail are critical. Will work directly with Manager and other team members. Pay will be determined by experience and encourage all to apply who have a good crop production background, with good equipment operation skills and ability to maintain equipment. The company will consider a candidate with traditional crop farm production experience who doesn't have an organic background but who is open to organic farming. Need to be kind of a "Jack of all Trades" and willing and able to jump into any position and take on the responsibility. The company is progressive in their continued growth and there will be an opportunity to grow and advance with this farm.
- Organic farm experience is preferred, not required
- Strong crop production and agronomic background required
- Experience with equipment and larger scale farm operations
- Self-motivated
- Good communication skills and excellent team player
- Must be organized with attention to detail
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Farm Equipment Operator for this southern Michigan organic farming operation. The function will be to maximize the quality and diversified output of the organic farm and have ongoing communication with management. The majority of the work will be field operations and seed/crop storage and handling. This includes pre-seeding preparation, seeding, cover crop termination, soil testing, harvesting, unloading, storage and delivery of crop. Will also need outstanding written and oral communication skills required to convey information, gather and disseminate information, and problem solve. Recording keeping and attention to detail are critical. Will work directly with Manager and other team members. Pay will be determined by experience and encourage all to apply who have a good crop production background, with good equipment operation skills and ability to maintain equipment. The company will consider a candidate with traditional crop farm production experience who doesn't have an organic background but who is open to organic farming. Need to be kind of a "Jack of all Trades" and willing and able to jump into any position and take on the responsibility. The company is progressive in their continued growth and there will be an opportunity to grow and advance with this farm.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please refer to the Job Order # above and email your resume to Eric Hansen at eric@hansenagriplacement.com or call 308-382-7351. Please fill out our online application if you are not currently registered.
To be considered for this position, please refer to the Job Order # above and email your resume to Eric Hansen at eric@hansenagriplacement.com or call 308-382-7351. Please fill out our online application if you are not currently registered.