What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development (R&D) Assistant position at TriEst Ag Group, Inc.?
Research & Development (R&D) Assistant
Part-Time Farm Assistant / Agricultural Field Support
At a Glance
Location: Quitman, GA
Schedule: Part-time (19 hours per week)
Work Environment: Outdoor, hands-on farm and shop setting
Overview
We are looking for a dependable and hard-working R&D Assistant to support daily operations on our research farm. This is a part-time, hands-on role ideal for someone interested in agriculture, farming, or agricultural research. It's a great opportunity for students or individuals looking to gain practical experience in farm operations, crop production, and agricultural equipment use.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
Preferred Experience
Schedule & Pay
No benefits are offered with this role.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in agriculture and farm operations, we'd love to hear from you!
Part-Time Farm Assistant / Agricultural Field Support
At a Glance
Location: Quitman, GA
Schedule: Part-time (19 hours per week)
Work Environment: Outdoor, hands-on farm and shop setting
Overview
We are looking for a dependable and hard-working R&D Assistant to support daily operations on our research farm. This is a part-time, hands-on role ideal for someone interested in agriculture, farming, or agricultural research. It's a great opportunity for students or individuals looking to gain practical experience in farm operations, crop production, and agricultural equipment use.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general farm maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and upkeep of fields, roads, and work areas
- Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting crops
- Operate tractors and other farm equipment
- Perform basic equipment maintenance, including checking fluids and routine upkeep
- Assist with minor repairs and support more complex mechanical work
- Help with fabrication, assembly, or modification of farm equipment as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in both the field and shop
- Move materials, supplies, and equipment throughout the farm
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Support general farm operations and agricultural research activities as needed
What We're Looking For
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and staying active throughout the day
- Experience operating tractors or willingness to learn
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Team-oriented and willing to support a variety of farm and field tasks
Preferred Experience
- Experience in agriculture, farming, landscaping, construction, or other hands-on outdoor work
- Experience operating tractors or agricultural equipment
- Interest in agricultural research, crop production, or farm operations
- Basic mechanical, welding, or fabrication experience
Schedule & Pay
- Part-time position (19 hours per week)
- Flexible schedule based on farm needs
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
No benefits are offered with this role.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in agriculture and farm operations, we'd love to hear from you!