Operations Specialist

Lanehaven Farms, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flex system cafeteria plan

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Lanehaven Farms, Inc. in Northeast Iowa is seeking an Operations Specialist to provide operational support across farm activities. The role involves equipment operation, project assistance, and maintaining facilities, yards, and vehicles in a safe, organized manner.

We offer an hourly wage based on experience, plus a benefits package including group health, dental and vision, a flexible cafeteria plan, a 401k retirement plan, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture and farm operations; able to operate farm equipment safely.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; collaborates well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and assist with field work.
• Assist with farm and shop projects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance projects.
• Keep farm facilities and yards clean and organized.
• Ensure vehicles and machines are clean and well-maintained.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license eligible

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organized

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Learning mindset

Job description

Lanehaven Farms is a progressive seed corn, commercial grain, organic grain and hog farm based inNortheast Iowa. The farm has been early adopters of leading-edge technologies that improve the efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness of processes. Core values characterize how the farm lives and conducts business daily.

We are hiring an Operations Specialist. In this role, you’ll have a variety of responsibilites providing operational support to the Lanehaven Farms organization.

Responsibilities:

General Farm assistant for a variety of farm work including:

• Operate equipment and assist with field work.
• Assist with farm and shop projects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance projects.
• Assist in keeping all farm facilities and yards clean and organized.
• Assist in keeping all vehicles and machines clean inside and out.
• Assist with operating feed mill and deliver feed in an efficient and safe manner.

*** This job description represents the major responsibilities of the position but is not necessarily all-inclusive of the required duties. Also, it is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications:

• Agriculture experience, including operatoin farm equipment preferred
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass vehicle insurance verification.
• CDL preferred.
• Private pesticide applicators license or the ability to get one.
• Attentive to detail, self-motivated, organized, and able to work without direct supervision
• Plans thoroughly, problem solves and makes sound decisions
• Honest, trustworthy, and passionate
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Listens to others and builds relationships to foster teamwork
• Thirst for knowledge!

We offer a very competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications, group health, dental and vision insurance, flex system cafeteria plan, 401k retirement plan, and life insurance.