Farm Machinery Operator

Hiring Organization: SDG Custom Farming
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: New Era, MI
Application Due Date: February 2, 2025

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Mission and Values:

We strive to provide customers with proven agricultural services and technologies that help achieve their growth and profitability goals.

We prioritize understanding our customers' goals to tailor our services and support effectively, ensuring we are available to assist.

Job Description:  Farm Machinery Operator

Our business provides services such as forage harvesting, manure hauling, planting, and other agricultural needs in our area. The Michigan climate provides great diversity in the growers and as such we work with a wide variety of agricultural operations including dairy, row crop, specialty, orchards, and more. Our season begins in April and typically extends through November. The season starts with maintenance, custom planting, manure hauling, and 1st cutting of hay. We stay busy through the summer with additional hay cuttings and various other jobs, and the season wraps up with corn silage harvest for several farms in the area.

Housing Opportunities:

We currently have no available housing but would be eager to assist in finding housing opportunities for potential candidates in need!

Longevity:

We are always looking to find the right people to become a full-time part of our team. Whether you are looking for an internship or a post-graduation job, we are open to the potential for future employment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Driving tractors with forage boxes, manure spreaders, mowers, mergers, tillage equipment, etc
  • Maintaining accurate paperwork for assorted tasks
  • Performing maintenance on equipment, facilities, vehicles as needed
  • Wash equipment effectively to maintain cleanliness and professionalism

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Self-Starter, Punctual, and Professional with a strong attention to detail
  • Team Player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience operating equipment is preferred, but not essential
  • Flexibility to work long hours and weekends (not Sunday) when necessary
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Website:

https://www.sdgprecisionag.com/

Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/SDGPrecisionAg   

https://www.youtube.com/@SDGCustomFarming/videos        

 

Ed Pollock: Owner          

Riley Arkema: Precision Ag Acct. Manager

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