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Growmark, Inc Agricultural Equipment Operators in Manito, Illinois
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\ This job consists of driving agricultural equipment and/or delivering products to fields in support of the agricultural equipment operator both done on a farm for a farmer. Mix\ specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions into agricultural equipment. Fill tanks with water, chemicals, and fertilizer according to formulas and take the tanks to the\ farm sites. Operate machines such as agricultural sprayers or fertilizer spreaders to fertilize and spray crops. Apply crop nutrient or crop protection products to control insects,\ fungus, weed growth, and diseases, to assist in the cultivation of agricultural commodities using agricultural equipment. Spread dry fertilizer using GPS-enabled agricultural\ equipment. Workers will drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. CDLs are not required for this position but will be available to be obtained by the worker at the\ cost of Growmark, Inc. Manipulate controls, nozzles, hoses, and tubes to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery to direct product over designated areas. Adjust,\ repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Workers will also operate agricultural equipment such as tractors, excavators, and\ forklifts to load and unload products and apply crop-protectant products and ammonia.\ During downtime, workers must assist in regular facility/equipment maintenance, keep good accounts of inventory, and report when items need replenishing. Workers will move\ inventory as necessary to make it accessible for use in the field. This position also is an irrigation service laborer position done on a farm for a farmer. Workers will report to farms,\ where they will inspect existing irrigation systems and make repairs as necessary. Workers will inspect, diagnose, recondition, and repair irrigation equipment and document\ pertinent information. Workers will need to perform basic computing functions, including the use of basic Microsoft Office products, internet searches, and all other company\ programs. Workers must maintain a clean work area including proper care for all shop tools, machines, supplied work trucks, and all agricultural equipment used on a day-to-day\ basis. Workers must be willing to attend company-sponsored training to ensure an advanced technical and product knowledge of all systems installed and maintained in the field.\ Workers are expected to operate in a professional and efficient manner at all hours, including interactions with fellow employees, customers, and supervisors. Workers must follow\ all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee\ handbook. Follows GROWMARK s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they\ apply. GROWMARK will comply with the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act by offering temporary and seasonal workers to earn paid time off (PTO) at one hour for every 40\ hours worked, with a maximum of 40 hours per year. Employees must work a minimum of 90 days before receiving their accrued time. (only specific to certain states)\ GROWMARK offers medical coverage to temporary workers after they complete 1,560 work hours in a calendar year in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Once the\ Temporary worker becomes eligible, they will have 30 days to elect or decline medical coverage online. There are three high-deductible health plan options available; depending\ on the coverage level elected, the worker would be responsible for their portion of the monthly medical insurance premium rate of \$33.42 (Essential Plan), \$151.61 (Balanced\ Plan), or \$19 .83 (Select Plan). In addition, there is an additional monthly surcharge of \$50.00 if the employee is a tobacco user or chooses not to disclose. Please note the\ premiums totals above are per month through payroll deduction, which is two payc