Agricultural Equipment Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Merrill (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Merrill, OR is hiring a Farm Equipment Operator to work outdoors, load and apply fertilizer, and operate airflow and spinner buggy equipment with care and accuracy.

This full-time position requires a valid driver’s license, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work long hours during busy spring and summer seasons. No special applicator license is required to start. A 90-day introductory period applies.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks associated with application and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load fertilizer and soil amendment products accurately.
• Operate application equipment, including airflow and spinner buggy equipment.
• Apply products accurately and efficiently based on recommendations, weather, and field conditions.
• Perform equipment maintenance and help keep equipment in good working order.
• Communicate with growers professionally and respectfully.
• Manage your time and work independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Farm equipment operation

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Spinner buggy

Airflow equipment

Job description

Location: Merrill, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with long hours during busy seasons

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Farm Equipment Operator for our local client.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and takes pride in getting the job done right. No special applicator licensing is required to start!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and load fertilizer and soil amendment products accurately.
• Operate application equipment, including airflow and spinner buggy equipment.
• Apply products accurately and efficiently based on recommendations, weather, and field conditions.
• Perform equipment maintenance and help keep equipment in good working order.
• Communicate with growers professionally and respectfully.
• Manage your time and work independently to meet deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks associated with application and equipment maintenance.
• Comfortable working long hours during busy spring and summer seasons.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• No special applicator license required to start.

What to Expect

• Full-time employment with a local agricultural company.
• Opportunity to gain experience with fall applications and prepare for the busy spring season.
• 90-day introductory employment period.
• Required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, with enrollment in random testing.
• Training and licensing requirements as applicable to the position.
• A team that values integrity, respect, hard work, and doing things right.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.