About the role Palmer Pecan Company is looking for two experienced equipment operators to help run the wagon receiving side of our pecan cleaning plant during harvest season. This is a good fit for someone who has spent years around farm tractors, dump trucks, agricultural equipment, or other heavy machinery and takes pride in operating equipment carefully and doing things correctly. The job is not especially physically demanding, but it requires your full attention. There are several things happening at once, and the operator must constantly monitor equipment, pecan flow, bin levels, trucks and trailers while also making sure each load is documented correctly. If you are the kind of person who notices when something doesn't look or sound right and handles equipment with care, this may be a very good fit. What you'll do Operate farm tractors, dump trucks, and pecan cleaning equipment Move and dump wagon loads containing thousands of pounds of pecans Carefully stage incoming pecans for cleaning and drying Monitor drying-bin fill levels and pecan flow Monitor the trash dump truck and dump trailer to prevent overfilling Keep an eye on machinery and surroundings throughout the process Enter and verify incoming wagon information accurately Make sure different growers' pecans are handled and routed correctly Communicate with the rest of a small seasonal crew to keep operations moving safely and efficiently What we're looking for Meaningful experience operating farm tractors, dump trucks, agricultural equipment, or similar heavy machinery Excellent attention to detail Strong situational awareness and good judgment around machinery Reliable and punctual Calm, steady, and comfortable managing several things at once Able to work independently without becoming distracted or complacent Valid driver's license Able to commute reliably to Fort Valley, GA CDL is helpful but not required Experience from farming, trucking, agricultural operations, equipment operation, public works, construction, or similar work is welcome. Retired farmers, equipment operators, truck drivers, and experienced farm hands are encouraged to apply. Important This is not simply a forklift or general warehouse position. The work is not highly physical, but it does require continuous attention and good judgment. You will be responsible for heavy equipment, thousands of pounds of product, multiple fill levels, and accurate identification of incoming pecans. Mistakes can result in mixing different growers' pecans, overflowing bins or trailers, or damaging equipment, so we are looking for someone who stays engaged and takes the responsibility seriously. To apply Please briefly tell us: What tractors, dump trucks, or heavy equipment you have operated Approximately how many years you have operated them Any farming, trucking, agricultural, or equipment-related background you have

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you aware that this is a temporary job that typically begins around late-September and could end as early as December? Please list the tractors, dump trucks, agricultural equipment, or heavy machinery you have personally operated and approximately how long you operated each.

Experience:

dump truck: 1 year (Preferred) Heavy machinery or agricultural equipment operation: 2 years (Required) farm tractor: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Valley, GA 31030 (Required)

Work Location:

In person