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Join Our Team as a Farm Machinery Operator!

Company: Rogers Custom Contractors

Location: Souris, MB

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

About the Job

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment? Rogers Custom Contractors is seeking a dedicated Farm Machinery Operator to join our team! This is a permanent position offering 32 to 40 hours of work per week, where you will play a vital role in our farming operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various farm machinery and equipment, including tractors, combine harvesters, and fertilizer applicators.
• Mix fertilizers and monitor animal health to ensure optimal farm productivity.
• Fertilize and spray crops, harvest produce, and supervise general farm workers and harvesting laborers.
• Ensure adherence to farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Formulate feeding programs and maintain livestock performance records.
• Oversee growing operations and maintain quality control and production records.
• Perform general farm duties and write daily progress reports.
• Coordinate soil fertility programs and examine products for market readiness.
• Hire and train staff as needed.

Work Environment

• Work in a rural area with a focus on corn, hay, and other grain farming.
• Experience all weather conditions while performing your duties.
• Staff accommodation and room and board are provided for your convenience.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 2 to 3 years in a similar role.
• Language: English.
• Transportation: Valid driver's license is required.

Physical and Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail is crucial, along with the capability to handle heavy loads.
• Work involves a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with overtime required as needed.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment
• Haying equipment
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Swather
• Tillage equipment

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $21.00 to $23.00 hourly (to be negotiated).
• On-site housing options available for staff.

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our thriving agricultural operations, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.