Farm Equipment Operator

Wilson Farm, Inc.; Litchfield, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $25.00/hour

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus

Employee discount 25%

Job summary

Wilson Farm, Inc. in Litchfield, NH is seeking a full-time, year-round Farm Equipment Operator to join our 550-acre diversified vegetable and small fruit operation.

You will safely operate tractors, loaders and other equipment, perform field tasks such as planting, spraying, cultivating, and assist with maintenance and record-keeping to support food safety and efficient farm operations. A valid NH driver's license and willingness to obtain a pesticide license within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Previous agricultural experience preferred; training offered.
• Comfortable around farm equipment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Valid US driver's license with clean driving record.
• Willing to obtain NH pesticide license within 6 months.
• High school education required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, forklifts and other farm equipment safely.
• Perform mechanical planting, spraying and cultivating.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise a crew during planting or harvesting with attention to detail.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Maintain food safety and detailed equipment maintenance records.

Skills

Agricultural experience

Farm equipment operation

Positive attitude

Valid US driver’s license

NH pesticide license willingness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Who are we looking for?

Wilson farm Inc of Litchfield, NH is seeking a full-time, year-round individual to join our agricultural team on a 550-acre diversified vegetable and small fruit farm.

Primary Responsibilities

The Farm Equipment operator is responsible for the safe operation of all farm equipment (tractors, loaders, forklifts, etc), completion of general tractor work (mechanical planting, spraying, cultivating), participation in preventive maintenance and repair of farm equipment and other duties as assigned by the farm manager/owners. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivating, mechanical harvesting, Spraying, mowing
• Irrigation setup (drip and overhead)
• General maintenance of farm equipment
• Supervise a crew when planting or harvesting with a high level of detail and quality
• Load/unload trucks
• Help to keep records for food safety and detailed records of equipment maintenance

Experience/Qualifications Needed

• Previous agricultural experience highly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Comfortable working with and around farm equipment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic is a must
• Valid US drivers license and driving record in good standing
• Possess or be willing to obtain an NH Pesticide license within 6 months of hire
• High school education required

Work Schedule

Full-time averaging 60 hours/week during the growing season (April through October) and 40 hours a week during winter. The availability to work one weekend day per week during the growing season is a must.

Physical Requirements

• Riding farm equipment for prolonged periods of time; standing, bending, reaching, grabbing of tools; turning of wrists, hands and fingers
• Must be able to occasionally lift 40+ pounds
• Must be able to work outside under unfavorable weather conditions (high heat/Humidity, rain)

Benefits

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience. This position starts at $25.00/hour
• Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson farm
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Annual bonus and a 25% employee discount

Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E