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Agricultural Equipment Operators - Operadores de Equipos Agricolas

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Newberry, MIFull-time / Seasonal$14.45/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$14.45/hr
Location
Newberry, MI
Schedule
Full-time / Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The agricultural equipment operator role involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting potatoes with GPS-equipped farm machinery. Workers operate, adjust, and maintain equipment, move irrigation systems, and use towed implements for soil preparation and fertilizing. The position runs from January 1 to June 1, 2027, with a 54-hour workweek, Monday through Saturday. Two months of verifiable agricultural equipment experience are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GPS Farm Equipment OperationRoutine Equipment MaintenanceLifting 60 PoundsSaturday AvailabilityShift Flexibility

Qualifications

2 Months Agricultural Experience2 Months GPS Potato Equipment Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Occupation/Título del puesto: Agricultural Equipment Operator | Operador de Equipos Agrícolas Location / Ubicación: Newberry, Michigan | Dates / Fechas: 01/01/2027 - 06/01/2027 Positions / Posiciones: 4 | Wage Rate / Salario: $14.45hr. Work Schedule / Horario Laboral: 54 hours per week, Monday through Saturday. Additional hours may be offered but not required. 54 horas por semana, lunes hasta sábado. Horas adicionales pueden estar ofrecidas, pero no serían obligatorias. *Available to applicants throughout Michigan/Disponible para solicitantes en el estado de Michigan Experience / Experiencia: Requires 2 months of verifiable agricultural experience. Se requiere 2 meses de experiencia agrícola. Job Duties / Funciones del trabajo: The job involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting potatoes using GPS-equipped farm machinery, including tractors, planters, windrowers, harvesters, graders, tilling equipment, irrigation systems, and other motor-driven equipment. Workers operate, adjust, and maintain machinery, set up and move irrigation equipment, and attach and operate towed implements for soil preparation and fertilizing. Safe operation is required, and failure to follow instructions may result in termination or charges for equipment damage. The job requires 2 months of prior verifiable experience operating and performing routine maintenance on GPS-equipped potato farming equipment. Workers must be able to lift and carry 60 lbs, work Saturdays, and be willing to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required under reasonable suspicion or after an accident. ESPAÑOL- El trabajo consiste en plantar, cultivar y cosechar papas utilizando maquinaria agrícola equipada con GPS, incluyendo tractores, sembradoras, enfiladoras, cosechadoras, clasificadoras, equipo de labranza, sistemas de riego y otros equipos motorizados. Los trabajadores operan, ajustan y mantienen la maquinaria, instalan y mueven el equipo de riego, y enganchan y operan implementos remolcados para preparar el suelo y fertilizar. Se requiere operar el equipo de manera segura; no seguir las instrucciones puede resultar en terminación del empleo o cargos por daños al equipo. El puesto requiere 2 meses de experiencia previa verificable operando y realizando mantenimiento rutinario en maquinaria para el cultivo de papas equipada con GPS. Los trabajadores deben poder levantar y cargar 60 libras, trabajar los sábados y estar dispuestos a trabajar en el primer, segundo o tercer turno. Se requiere prueba de drogas pagada por el empleador después de la contratación ante sospecha razonable o después de un accidente. MI-Earned Sick Time Act: In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338, employers are required to provide earned sick time to their employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business. De acuerdo con la ley estatal aplicable de Michigan, Ley de Tiempo por Enfermedad Adquirido 338, los empleadores están obligados a proporcionar tiempo por enfermedad adquirido a sus empleados. La cantidad de licencia por enfermedad pagada puede variar según el tamaño del negocio. Housing / Vivienda: The employer provides housing at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence at the end of the workday. Separate sleeping quarters and bathroom facilities are designated for male and female workers; family housing is not available. ** ** El empleador proporciona vivienda sin costo a los trabajadores que no pueden regresar razonablemente a su residencia al final de la j

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