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Agricultural Equipment Operators
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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
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Agricultural Equipment Operator works closely with the Packaging and Warehouse Supervisor and Plant Operations Manager.Essential job functions may include:
- Transport workers to and from Company Facility Location(s).
- Performing work activities safely
- Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages as applicable
- Accurate bagged seed inventory counts
- Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time
- Standing to fill and close packaged product for extended periods of time
- Successfully pass the forklift training and receive an operator's certificate
- Safely climb stairs and/or ladders to monitor and adjust equipment
- Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity
- Assist with implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System
- Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area
- Prepare and clean (if needed) packaging materials to be used according to customer specifications. This would include boxes, bulk bags, and paper bags.
- Staging customer deliveries to ensure that products are ready per customer request.
- Lifting and stacking materials up to 68 lbs. for extended periods of time
- Lifting and stacking material at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time.
- Verify the accuracy of staged loads for shipments
- Ensuring accurate reporting of inventory activity including counts, product location and timely submission of paperwork
- Maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse
- Follow all Quality Management System processes and procedures
- Assisting with building and/or forklift maintenance as requested
- Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area
- Dumping a packaged material for all true bulk loads
- Assist with clean ups in the receiving, conditioning , treating, packaging, and warehouse areas To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account