Planting Operator
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Job Title: Planting Operator
Betteravia Farms is seeking a detailed-oriented individual for a full time planting operator positions. Our planting operators play a key role in allowing us to provide quality services to our farming operation. Employee will work as part of a team who are responsible for planting all of Betteravia Farm’s direct seeded fields.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operate planting tractors and shaping & seeding implements
Use both Raven and Pro-plant computer control units.
Complete daily tasks according to job work order
Manage seed and fluid levels through-out the field
Apply herbicide and insecticide while completing field tasks
Adjust machine’s settings for different field applications
Disconnect and connect seeding and shaping machines from tractors
Manage overall quality of seeding/shaping task
Complete all maintenance on the machines after tasks are completed
Wear proper PPE that are required
Record planting usage information
Report all problems to supervisor
Drive tractors on the road to each field
Complete all seasonal maintenance on the machines
Secondary Responsibilities:
Drive the chemical delivery truck
Transport fertilizer and chemicals from the lab to the fields
Log and record delivery tickets
Help districts line spray and side dress when needed
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
Must read and write English
Class A driver’s license
Bilingual
Able to work 6 days a week
Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation:
Starting wage-$15.00 an hour.
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