Field Operator (Safety) (Entry)

Belcan Corporation; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

PTO / Holidays

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking an Entry Field Operator (Safety) in Jerseyville, IL. The role involves field duties from crop establishment to harvest, data entry into SCOUT, and operating farm equipment with a valid license.

The position requires physical work, possible extended hours during peak season, and adherence to all SOPs and safety requirements. Local candidates only; immediate start date with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Farm or agricultural experience preferred.
• Non-commercial or commercial pesticide applicator license in state of residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in crop establishment, measuring and labeling plots, planting/transplanting, evaluate plots for efficacy and crop phytotoxicity, assist with irrigation systems and harvest.
• Mix and apply crop protection products under supervision of Field Operations.
• Load and haul equipment to research sites; perform field trial and equipment maintenance.
• Enter data into the SCOUT system.
• Operate farm equipment as needed; valid, unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Assist with planting, pollinating, harvesting, weeding, field preparation and other related seed activities.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

HS/GED

Pesticide applicator license preferred

Job description

Job Title: Field Operator (Safety) (Entry)

Location: Jerseyville, IL

Zip Code: 62052

Keyword's: #Jerseyvillejobs; #FieldOperatorjobs;

Start Date: Immediate

we put down Local candidates only

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $26.07/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in crop and trial establishment involving measuring and labeling plots, planting/transplanting crops, evaluate plots for efficacy and crop phytotoxicity, assist with irrigation systems, and harvest.
• Mixing and application of crop protection products under the supervision of the Field Operations rep.
• Assist with loading and hauling equipment to research sites in the supervisor�s territory. Perform field trial and equipment maintenance.
• Entry of data into the SCOUT system.
• May operate farm equipment as part of the job. A valid, unrestricted driver�s license is required.
• Assist in planting, pollinating, harvesting, weeding, preparing fields, preparing seed, sampling, detasseling, rogueing, and other field and outdoor seed activities related to crops and fields.
• Assist by carrying out other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Activities will require bending and lifting, long periods of sitting or standing.
• Extended hours or shift work may be requested during the peak seasons.
• Must be able to adhere to all SOPs when carrying out assigned tasks and to support all site safety requirements.
• Must be able to function as a team member, and to take daily direction from supervisors and managers.
• Requirements/Preferences: Education

Minimum Requirement

• HS/GED.
• Experience on a farm or agricultural background is preferred along with a general knowledge of computer operating systems.
• A non-commercial or commercial pesticide applicator license in the state of residency is preferred.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.