farm machinery operator

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Hay farming
• Organic farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Wheat farming
• Dairy
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Perform general farm duties
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment
• Haying equipment
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Swather
• Tillage equipment
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Manure handling and storage

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week