Field Operation Associate JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date 06/03/2024
Location Waterman, IL
Type of Employment Contract to Hire
Employer Info As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.
Job Summary If you're interested in a Field Operation Associate job, then this is the best role for you. This role assists in planting, pollinating, harvesting, threshing, shipping, weeding, preparing fields, preparing seed, sampling, detasseling, rogueing, and other field and seed activities related to crops and fields.
Job Description Assist in the maintenance and improvement of the farms and assets. Provide support for the client's Safety program by adhering to all safety policies and attendance at regular company sponsored safety meetings. Assist by carrying out other duties as assigned. May operate a tractor, combine, or harvester. Most field labor activities occur outdoors. May drive a company vehicle to bring materials and equipment to and from work sites/fields. May operate farming equipment such as a sprayer or thresher. Skills Required 1-3 years of experience. Must be able to lift weights over 25lbs. Activities will require bending and lifting, long periods of sitting or standing. Ability to perform tasks at waist level and below (bending over). Must be able to read and write, to understand verbal and written task and safety instructions delivered in English. Must be able to perform assigned tasks accurately. Must be able to adhere to all client 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. Outdoor conditions cannot be controlled and therefore the worker will be exposed to uneven walking/working surfaces, mud, insects, heat and cold extremes, and the sun. Able to handle repetitive job tasks. Additional Requirements Must be able to pass drug screen. Extended hours or shift work may be requested during the peak seasons. Shift: 07:30 AM Pay Rate/Salary Estimated Salary: $16.00 to $23.00 per hour based on qualifications. "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws."
