Sod Farm Equipment Operator I

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:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Farm machinery: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location