What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Equipment Operator position at Awakened Ventures LLC?
🌾Farm Equipment Operator
Location: Robinson, IL
Position Overview
This role is responsible for safely applying crop nutrients and crop protection products to customer fields, while also helping with day-to-day operations at the facility and grain elevator. The person in this position plays a key role in supporting growers, maintaining equipment, and keeping the location running smoothly.
What You’ll Do
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Safely blend, load, and apply fertilizers, ag-lime, and crop protection products according to application recommendations
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Assist with routine service work on trucks, sprayers, loaders, and other location equipment (oil, filters, lubrication, cleaning, etc.)
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Help keep buildings, grounds, and equipment clean, organized, and presentable
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Load and unload grain from trucks and rail cars while ensuring systems are set correctly to minimize shrink and loss
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Follow all company and regulatory guidelines involving safety, training, and environmental compliance
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Work cooperatively with team members and assist with other duties as needed
What We’re Looking For
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Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
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Prior custom application or related ag experience is helpful — willing to train the right person
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Basic mechanical or maintenance ability preferred
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Ability to obtain a CDL with applicable endorsements and maintain a valid DOT physical
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Willingness to work seasonal overtime and occasional weekends
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Physically able to bend, climb ladders, shovel, lift up to 50 lbs, operate valves, and work in confined spaces
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Comfortable operating forklifts, loaders, and other facility equipment (or willing to learn)
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly pay
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Paid vacation
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Health insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Opportunity to grow within a supportive agricultural team environment