Farm Technician / Equipment Operator

Black Gold Farms has an opportunity available at its Arbyrd, MO location for a Farm Technician/ Equipment Operator. This position is a critical part of the farm operation and will assist the Farm Manager, Agronomist, and Equipment Specialist in all phases of farm work with the major focus on “Tour Ready,” farm efficiency, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and govern yourself in such a manner so that you present a positive image of Black Gold anywhere and at any time.
• Assist in farm work as necessary by being available and arriving at work on time to begin daily operations.
• Accept responsibility for safety and fire prevention by keeping buildings, grounds and vehicles in good repair and “Tour Ready.” Correct unsafe work conditions and bring them to the attention of the Farm Manager immediately.
• Keep all vehicles, machinery and facilities in a clean and field ready condition. Keep maintenance records up to date by coordinating with the Equipment Specialist.
• Assist the Farm Manager, Agronomist, and Equipment Specialist as required or expected in the day-to-day operations.
• Assist in moving trucks and equipment among farms as required.
• Be aware of and prepared for the possibility of helping out in other Black Gold areas as needed.
• Maintain, repair, install and operate equipment as requested or expected by the Farm Manager, Agronomist and Equipment Specialist. Acquire skills as required to accomplish expectations.
• Inform Farm Manager and Agronomist of any adverse field conditions. Assist with field monitoring and/or yield sampling. Become familiar with crop stages and basic pests.
• Assist the Farm Manager with all USDA, DOT, OSHA, and pesticide reporting regulations by completing required documentation and working with the Farm Team to make sure Black Gold is always in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Fill out required paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Anticipate needs and perform maintenance to prevent breakdowns as directed by the Farm Manager or Equipment Specialist.
• Fabricate and/or repair parts and equipment as required so that outside fabrication services are only occasionally required.
• Maintain a shop environment that is clean, safe and conducive to repairs and fabrication as required.
• Support a culture of ZERO tolerance for fraud, theft, immoral and/or illegal activity on or around Black Gold facilities/operations or by Black Gold employees, contractors, guests or visitors and report all illegal incidents to the Farm Manager immediately.
• Cooperate with other full-time Black Gold employees to accomplish the above while setting an example for part-time and newer Black Gold employees or those who wish to become Black Gold employees to follow.

Required

• Agricultural Equipment Experience
• Basic Mechanical skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Computer/technology experience
• High School Diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $155-$20/hour; depending on experience

About Black Gold Farms

Black Gold Farms is recognized as a leader in the potato production industry for our high-quality potatoes, our sales, and our customer service. We have been around since 1928. That’s over 95 years of digging deeper and living life by our seven aspects of culture; Values, Transparency, Team, Excellence, Customer, Passion, and Innovation. With a fourth-generation family-owned company like this you truly end up becoming part of the family. Black Gold Farms’ culture places a very high value on honesty, authenticity, and service – we say what we do and do what we say. We strive to ensure a family atmosphere and maintain a positive employee environment for learning and innovation, with an emphasis on generating greater returns through teamwork powered by skilled and committed individuals.

Black Gold Farms offers an excellent benefits package, including health, a company funded health savings account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) program with a company match, short-term disability; paid time off, and incentive compensation. Relocation assistance may be provided if necessary.

This position is located at our farm in Arbyrd, MO. Black Gold Farms is a multi-state Ag operation with locations that include: Grand Forks, ND (headquarters); Brooks, MN; Live Oak, FL; Rhodesdale, MD; Camden, NC; Columbia, NC; Delhi, LA; Arbyrd, MO; Charleston, MO; Winamac, IN; and Sturgis, MI.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• agricultural equipment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arbyrd, MO 63821 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arbyrd, MO 63821: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23