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Field Operator (Safety) (Entry)
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,165 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Field Operator (Safety) (Entry)Location:
Jerseyville, IL Zip Code:
62052Keyword's:
#Jerseyvillejobs; #FieldOperatorjobs;Start Date:
Immediate we put down Local candidates only We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $26.07/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.Job Description:
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in crop and trial establishment involving measuring and labeling plots, planting/transplanting crops, evaluate plots for efficacy and crop phytotoxicity, assist with irrigation systems, and harvest.
- Mixing and application of crop protection products under the supervision of the Field Operations rep.
- Assist with loading and hauling equipment to research sites in the supervisor�s territory. Perform field trial and equipment maintenance.
- Entry of data into the SCOUT system.
- May operate farm equipment as part of the job. A valid, unrestricted driver�s license is required.
- Assist in planting, pollinating, harvesting, weeding, preparing fields, preparing seed, sampling, detasseling, rogueing, and other field and outdoor seed activities related to crops and fields.
- Assist by carrying out other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Activities will require bending and lifting, long periods of sitting or standing.
- Extended hours or shift work may be requested during the peak seasons.
- Must be able to adhere to all SOPs when carrying out assigned tasks and to support all site safety requirements.
- Must be able to function as a team member, and to take daily direction from supervisors and managers.
Requirements/Preferences:
Education Minimum Requirement- HS/GED. Skills & Competency Requirements
- Experience on a farm or agricultural background is preferred along with a general knowledge of computer operating systems.
- A non-commercial or commercial pesticide applicator license in the state of residency is preferred.