Agricultural Equipment Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Merrill (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Farm Equipment Operator for a local agricultural company in Merrill, OR. This full-time position involves outdoor work, loading and applying fertilizer and soil amendments, and operating various application equipment.

The role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work long hours during peak seasons. No special applicator license is required to start, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work

Physical tasks

Safety awareness

Tools

Agricultural 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 Operatorfor 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.

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