Sod Farm Equipment Operator I

SodStar (Operated by Buy Sod), a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Tennessee Georgia and Florida, is currently seeking to hire a motivated Full Time Equipment Operator responsible for planting, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, spraying, harvesting and general farm operations.

The Equipment Operator safely operates mowers, harvesters, planters, tractors and/or forklifts as needed on a daily basis. Equipment Operators are responsible for ensuring equipment is washed, filled with fuel and any assist with necessary maintenance completed/reported daily.

Position Benefits:

• 90% company paid single Medical coverage.
• Medical Dental and Vision single and family coverages available3
• Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid holidays
• Rotating weekend schedules
• Highly competitive compensation

Position Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned farm machinery on a daily basis and report safety issues/concerns and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Keep the farm neat, clean and orderly and free of debris.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area to include shop, truck, equipment, field, etc.
• Perform day-to-day operations around the farm using a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, machetes, weed eater, etc.
• Responsible for general machine maintenance such as greasing, changing blades, checking chain tensions, checking tire pressures, checking for worn bearings, checking fluid levels etc.
• Ensure all equipment is oil/leak free at all times during equipment operation.
• Thoroughly clean/wash machines as needed to prevent cross-contamination.
• Carefully and properly flag pallets and big rolls as instructed.
• Weigh pallets of sod and relay weights to Harvest Manager/Harvester Operator.
• Load sod for customers by hand and with forklift.
• Stage sod neatly in an accessible area with forklift.
• Depending on workloads, weather/field conditions, staffing, etc. must be able to assist in different departments as instructed by Farm Management.

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Equipment Operator preferred.
• A valid State Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues and understand job assignments.
• Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
• Ability to understand the concept and consequences of grass cross-contamination.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks properly with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include, but not limited to, early AM/PM, nights and weekends and hours that could fluctuate day-to-day.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required.
• Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally. Twisting with weight as needed.
• Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Farm machinery: 1 year (Required)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
• Farming: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17