• Equipment Operator

    Bethel Farms LLLP (Kenansville, FL)


    Equipment Operator

     

    Kenansville, FL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3601+Joe+Overstreet+Road+Kenansville+FL+USA+34739)

    Description

    Bethel Farms LLLP,a private and family-owned leading agricultural company, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Equipment Operator to join #TheBethelBest. As an Equipment Operator you will be responsible for operating multiple pieces of farm equipment including utility vehicles, fireflies, reel mowers, buffalo blowers and tractors, etc. This role is ideal for someone with good technical and communication skills who enjoys working outdoors and in a family oriented, supportive, and innovative environment.

     

    Our Culture:At Bethel Farms, we cultivate a supportive, collaborative, family-like culture that motivates our team members to give their best and realize their full potential. New ideas and an innovative spirit are welcomed and appreciated. Our relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, open communication, and a shared sense of purpose. We value our team members for their unique strengths, contributions and the integral role they each play in the overall success of our business.

    Benefits:

    + Family-oriented, innovative, supportive culture

    + Competitive Medical Insurance benefit for Employees

    + Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance

    + 100% employer paid Long Term Disability

    + Employee health and wellness programs

    + Flexible Spending Account

    + 401K with 4% company match - 100% vested upon enrollment

    + Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

    + Employee incentives

    + Training and development opportunities

    + Workplace celebrations

    + Community Volunteer Program

    + Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

    + Employee discounts

     

    Bethel Farms is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All employment with Bethel Farms is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

    Responsibilities:

    + Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used in agricultural operations, including tractors, fireflies, and other equipment.

    + Monitor equipment performance and report any issues to the supervisor.

    + Report status of fields to farm manager/supervisor.

    + Work with the team to ensure that all operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

    + Assist with other tasks, as needed, such as planting, harvesting, and irrigation.

    + Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.

    + Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Requirements

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience operating agricultural equipment

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

    + Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to agricultural operations

    + Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

    Physical Demands of the position:

    Position involves regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both. Position requires color, sound, odor, depth, texture, and visual perception and discrimination. Chemicals mixed by recipe and safely handled and stored. Ability to work under adverse weather conditions (cold – heat).

     

    Noise Level: Farming machinery.

     

    AAP/EEO Statement

     

    It has been and shall continue to be the official policy and the commitment of Bethel Farms to further equal employment opportunities for all persons, among others, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.