Spreader Operator - Hampton Farms : Job Details

Spreader Operator

This position is based at our Meherrin location in Holland, VA.

Be big enough to serve and small enough to care.

The Company

With more than 40 locations along the eastern seaboard in the United States, Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company is a leading provider of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers to farmers.

Job Purpose

Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company is a leading provider of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer to farmers throughout the Virginia area. This position reports to the Location Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Fulltime Applicator Operator

* Primary Machine are Victors

* Prefer someone with experience operating farming equipment or heavy machinery

* Read, understand, and follow all operational and safety procedures listed in the operators' manuals.

* Must have valid driver's license

* Must be able to pass drug screen and background check

* Successfully complete ride-along with experienced operator

* Safety mindset

Pre-Operational

* Check all fluid levels, including fuel, top off as necessary

* Ensure all lights, including hazard lights are operational

* Gather daily workplan from supervisor or salesperson

* Adjust spreader settings for product and spreading requirements using the control panel and/or the manual adjustments on rear of machine.

Operational

* Load Spreader with material to be spread using Auger Fertilizer Tender or with front end loader.

* Proceed to the job site using appropriate road. Note this likely will include highway traffic.

* Spread material onto the field (crops) per work instructions.

* Repeat spreading as necessary to complete jobs for the day. Note there could be multiples jobs (customers) on any given day.

* At the end of job, tally acreage to be billed for the job.

* Return to home base at the end of the day.

Post Operational

* Turn tickets into Administrative Assistant.

* Inspect machine for any problems.

* Clean as necessary.

* Report any safety and operational problems to supervisor.

* Maintain maintenance log and inform supervisor when maintenance is due.

Education and/or Experience

* High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent

* 1-3 years experience operating farm equipment

* Experience working with fertilizer production

* Team Player

* Work well individually as well with a team

Workplace Environment

* Fast-paced environment which may include exposure to dust and temperature fluctuations throughout the year.

Physical Demand

* Climb 3-step ladder into operator's cab.

* Lift up to 5 pounds.

* The operator sits in an environmentally controlled cab.

Benefits

* Health Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Disability

* Vision

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Employee Assistance (EAP)

* Teladoc

* 401K Match

* Paid Vacation and Personal Days

* Paid Holidays

* Bereavement Leave

* Military Leave

* Jury Duty Leave

Core Values Equip

* Environment

* Quality

* Understanding

* Integrity

* People

Application Process

* This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.meherrinag.com