Farm Technician-Glyndon, MN

Bayer•Glyndon, MN

4d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Technician maintains company facilities and equipment across the warehouse, plant, and field; operates farm equipment for pre-, post-, and in-season land management; and manages weed pressure through commercial pesticide application in compliance with applicable regulations. The role maintains parts, supplies, and tools inventories, coordinates and schedules onsite asset service and maintenance, and performs repairs to preserve equipment and facilities, enhance their usefulness, and provide a safe working environment. The technician assesses needs and complies with hazardous work permit requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, line breaking, fall protection, confined space, and atmospheric monitoring. The role keeps accurate maintenance records, follows company Environmental Safety & Health and QA/QC standards, reports issues promptly to safety technicians and leadership, and performs other cross-functional tasks to support seasonal site needs. The position is located in Glyndon, Minnesota.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of IT, including the Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and facilities systems.
Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license for medium-to-heavy vehicle operation over 10,000 lbs. GCWR, without an air brake designation.
Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull 40–50 pounds.
Availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Ideal candidate will reside within 60 miles of Glyndon.
Ability to work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain company facilities and equipment across the warehouse, plant, and field.
Operate farm equipment for pre-, post-, and in-season land management.
Manage farm weed pressure by applying commercial pesticides and following application compliance regulations.
Maintain an active inventory of parts, supplies, and tools for repairs and availability needs.
Coordinate and schedule onsite service and maintenance work for assets.
Perform maintenance on company facilities and equipment to enhance their value and usefulness and provide a safe working environment.
Assess needs and comply with applicable hazardous work permit requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, line breaking, fall protection, confined space, and atmospheric monitoring.
Maintain accurate records of equipment and facility maintenance activities.
Follow company Environmental Safety & Health and QA/QC standards, including shop-floor and machine safety and operating procedures.
Report issues to safety technicians and leadership promptly and as appropriate.
Perform other cross-functional tasks to support seasonal site needs.