Farm Laborer

Super-Sod • Benton, TN

2d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Super-Sod Farm Labor/Machine Operator performs moderately difficult work operating mechanical farm equipment and supporting sod production and harvesting under manager supervision. The role involves operating equipment such as mowers, forklifts, and sprayers, along with manual harvesting tools; inspecting and maintaining equipment, vehicles, buildings, and facilities; and participating in construction and maintenance projects. The position is active and primarily outdoors, with a strong emphasis on precision, safety, and teamwork. The employee may train new staff or act as a lead worker, keep records, and prepare reports. Other agriculture and harvesting duties may be assigned by the Farm Supervisor.

This is a full-time position with little to no travel. Days and hours may change at the Farm Manager’s discretion. Typical Monday–Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in winter and fall, and 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM in spring and summer. The role is exposed to direct sunlight and weather 90% of the time, as well as fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and potentially loud noise. Physical requirements include frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of 50 pounds or more, along with occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role requires a full range of motion in arms and legs, constant movement and limb use, manual dexterity, coordination, stamina, and specified visual abilities.

Benefits are available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and include competitive wages, flexible paid time off, health and wellness plans, an employee marketplace, employer-sponsored discounts, health and wellness programs, and employee assistance programs. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Hired employees must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

Requirements

• Experience operating farm equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, or mowers.
• Ability to work in a safety-aware environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of 50 pounds or more; constant movement and use of limbs; and required vision, dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical farming equipment used in agricultural production, including mowers, forklifts, and sprayers, as well as manual harvesting equipment.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, buildings, and facilities.
• Participate in construction and maintenance projects.
• May train new staff or act as a lead worker.
• May keep records and prepare reports.
• Perform other agriculture and harvesting tasks as assigned by the Farm Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed