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Farm Equipment Operator

Robinson, IL · General Labor

🌾Farm Equipment Operator

Location: Robinson, IL

Position Overview

This role is responsible for safely applying crop nutrients and crop protection products to customer fields, while also helping with day-to-day operations at the facility and grain elevator. The person in this position plays a key role in supporting growers, maintaining equipment, and keeping the location running smoothly.


What You’ll Do

  • Safely blend, load, and apply fertilizers, ag-lime, and crop protection products according to application recommendations

  • Assist with routine service work on trucks, sprayers, loaders, and other location equipment (oil, filters, lubrication, cleaning, etc.)

  • Help keep buildings, grounds, and equipment clean, organized, and presentable

  • Load and unload grain from trucks and rail cars while ensuring systems are set correctly to minimize shrink and loss

  • Follow all company and regulatory guidelines involving safety, training, and environmental compliance

  • Work cooperatively with team members and assist with other duties as needed


What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

  • Prior custom application or related ag experience is helpful — willing to train the right person

  • Basic mechanical or maintenance ability preferred

  • Ability to obtain a CDL with applicable endorsements and maintain a valid DOT physical

  • Willingness to work seasonal overtime and occasional weekends

  • Physically able to bend, climb ladders, shovel, lift up to 50 lbs, operate valves, and work in confined spaces

  • Comfortable operating forklifts, loaders, and other facility equipment (or willing to learn)


What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Paid vacation

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Opportunity to grow within a supportive agricultural team environment

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