Equipment Operator Mattawa Orchard Area

Stemilt Growers LLC•Mattawa, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible of daily activities regarding equipment operation and safety of equipment as well as the safety of the operator and its surroundings. The operator must be able to lift on a regular basis a proximity weight of 100 pounds but not exceeding 100 pounds. They must be able to read labels of chemical use that may be applied. Operator will need to pass licensing required to operate equipment. Encouraged to have WSDA private applicator license but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
WSDA Pesticide Private Applicators License
Forklift Certificate
Train the Trainer
Paraquat (Gramaxone) handlers certificate
CPR/First aid
Driver’s License
Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to deal with public in a positive and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and biliterate but not required
Knows how to operate agworld but required
Knows how to understand and complete chemical recommendations but not required.

Responsibilities

Must be able to lift a proximity of 100 pounds
Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, tractor, ATV, etc.
Must be able to a daily check list before operating equipment such as (tires aren’t flat, oil levels are optimal, etc.)
Must have forklift certification
Must be comprehensive on how to use PPE appropriately
Must know how to do basic math regarding chemical use when mixing a sprayer tank with chemical and water.
Must be competent in equipment operation safety and its surroundings.
Must be able to be self-responsible as such with little supervision (I.E no sleeping on the job, not eating while operating equipment).
Must be able to pass a comprehensive 36 point pesticide handlers
Must be able to work under extreme heat and cold conditions while operating equipment.
Must be able to work day shift, and night depending on season. (i.e must be able to work weekends and long hours)