Field Equipment Operator: Safe, Efficient Crop Care

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry is seeking an Equipment Operator to support safe and efficient operation of farm equipment across field preparation, planting, cultivation, harvesting and maintenance for multiple crop departments.

Under direct supervision, you will perform routine inspections, maintenance, and adjustments, while contributing to a culture of food safety and efficient field operations. The role includes collaboration with various farm teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and complies with total quality controls according to USDA standards relating to inspection, grading, sorting, handling, and shipments that ensure NAPI’s concerns on food safety.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspection of equipment and maintain daily log; notes issues and findings in unit inspection books and informs Crop Foreman.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance such as refilling grease points and fluids of equipment and implements.
• Operates equipment and machinery used in agricultural production, such as tractors and combines effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Loads hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machine with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
• Completes daily reports and field operation reports as requested and in a timely manner.

Job description

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry is seeking an Equipment Operator to support safe and efficient operation of farm equipment across field preparation, planting, cultivation, harvesting and maintenance for multiple crop departments.

Under direct supervision, you will perform routine inspections, maintenance, and adjustments, while contributing to a culture of food safety and efficient field operations. The role includes collaboration with various farm teams and departments.