Overview
Pictsweet is looking for experienced farm equipment operators - MUST be willing to travel outside of TN for 3-4 months. No relocation required.
Responsibilities
Summary of Essential Duties :
Duties include but are not limited to the following :
- Operate various field equipment, such as corn harvester, greens cutter, and tractor.
- Drive a field tractor, pulling a loaded trailer.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner. Be observant of people in the area, terrain, possible obstacles that might create a safety hazard.
- Communicate with field reps, Machine Harvest mechanics, general laborers, and other personnel as needed.
- Work cooperatively with mechanics to maintain equipment in good operating condition. Inform mechanics of problems and issues with equipment.
- Communicate with field reps on crop condition, progress of cutting and other concerns as needed.
- Perform manual labor, working as needed on or by harvesting equipment.
- Miscellaneous farm duties.
Experience :
- Must demonstrate skill operating sophisticated farm equipment, such as bean harvesters and corn harvesters . This is normally acquired by a minimum of two years experience operating complex farm machinery.
- Must have a basic understanding of the mechanical operations systems of harvesting equipment (steering, brakes, and hydraulic lifts).
- Prior experience with Pictsweet Harvesters or similar equipment strongly preferred.
Qualifications
Cognitive &Psychological :
- Must have good communication skills.
- Knowledge of machinery.
- Able to read and write.
Physical
- Must be physically capable of working in extreme temperatures (varies with outdoor weather) and dry, dusty or wet conditions.
- Must be able to work long hours in a physically demanding environment. Physical demands may be varied, with prolonged periods of standing, bending, pulling, walking, sitting, etc.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- As determined by fit for duty assessment by medical professional.
Other
30+ days ago