Buy Sod USA, a multi-state agribusiness company with sod farms in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Georgia is currently seeking to hire a motivated Full Time Equipment Operator responsible for planting, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, spraying, harvesting and general farm upkeep of farm.
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 available
- Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid holidays
Position Responsibilities
- Safely operate assigned farm machinery on a daily basis.
- Report safety issues and concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Must maintain a neat and clean working area regardless of location/machine.
- Responsible for general maintenance such as greasing, changing blades, checking chain tensions, checking tire pressures, checking for worn bearings, checking fluid levels etc.
- Thoroughly clean/wash machines as needed to prevent cross contamination.
- Keeps the yard neat, clean and orderly and free of debris allowing for safe operation of equipment
- Performs day to day operations around the farm using a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, machetes, weed eater, etc.
- Carefully and properly flag pallets and big rolls as directed.
- * Load sod for customers by hand and with forklift (training required).
- Weigh pallets of sod and relay weights to Harvest Manager/Harvester Operator.
- Stages sod neatly in an accessible area with forklift (training required).
- Must maintain a neat and clean working area (tractor cabs).
- Mows specific locations as directed by Farm Management.
Experience/Education:
- Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.
- Previous experience as Equipment Operator preferred.
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
- A valid State Driver’s License with clean driving record.
- Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
- 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 lift, push, pull heavy materials (50+1bs) frequently.
- Additional pay available commensurate with education/experience.
Position located: Tarboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Farm machinery: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location