Seasonal Gin Equipment Operator-Head Press

King Ranch•Kingsville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Drives and operates farm machinery to prepare fields and plant, cultivate, and harvest field crops such as cotton, milo, etc. by performing the duties as outlined in this job description. Demonstrate ability to operate and attach/hook-up all farm/heavy equipment. Visually inspect equipment and vehicles operated each day and report items in need of repair. Perform various manual labor duties including filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals according to formula. Operates field-type sprayer equipment from (ATV) presses lever, points nozzle and applies herbicide to selected area. Keep work areas and equipment clean. Perform all safety requirements as identified in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Assist in training new employees. Attend and participate in company safety programs. Ability to operate other equipment in the Functional area.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to operate other equipment in the Functional area.

Nice To Haves

Some previous equipment operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and attach/hook-up all farm/heavy equipment.
Visually inspect equipment and vehicles operated each day and report items in need of repair.
Perform various manual labor duties including filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals according to formula.
Operate field-type sprayer equipment from (ATV) presses lever, points nozzle and applies herbicide to selected area.
Keep work areas and equipment clean.
Perform all safety requirements as identified in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Assist in training new employees.
Attend and participate in company safety programs.
Operate other equipment in the Functional area.
Properly manage and handle pesticides, fertilizers, fuels, and lubricants.
Read and comprehend instructions.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Safely operate vehicles.