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Agricultural Equipment Operator Job in Valpo, Indiana US

Agricultural Equipment Operator

FLC - Valpo, IN

Posted: 3/17/2026 - Expires: 8/4/2026

Job ID: 293284404

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Job Description

Reference the below state and job order # when inquiring about this position.  

Originating state and job order # Indiana - 10834527 

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 3/27/26-12/9/26. Must agree to 40 hr work week. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.

OPENINGS: 2

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 3 months of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 50 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive walking, frequent stooping, extensive pushing and pulling, drug screen, criminal background check and driver requirements.

 JOB DUTIES: Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. We farm 3,200 acres of tomatoes, corn, soybeans and pumpkins. We haul all of our tomatoes with our own farm trucks. We stay very busy and need employees who are not afraid to work. Employees will operate tractors, fork lift, farm truck to move, transport, load, and unload equipment and farm supplies for in-field and delivery operations. Employees must be able to drive a manual transmission, drive farm truck on public roads, and inspect farm trucks for things that are wrong (pre trip inspection). Employees must be able to run mower, tillage tractor, combine, be willing to learn how to run tomato harvester, operate a ATV and UTV, be able to back trailers in tight places, and be able to navigate on public roads to fields, delivery points and farms. Employees will apply in-season fertilizer or inputs to crops. Employees must know how to work John Deere displays using GPS and control equipment, or be willing to learn. Employees will assist with grain handling, monitoring and operating, e.g. unloading and loading grain into farm trucks. Employees will need to be able to climb grain structures and grain equipment 120 ft off the ground. Must be able to manually remove rocks for farming areas. Employees must be able to write in English to fill out field tickets, track inventory, and keep record of field operations. Employees will need to be organized, work safely and cautiously, communicate/work well with others, follow instructions, do simple math, problem solve, daily cleaning, and must pass DOT physical. Employees will assist with all aspects of growing these crops, and complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities. No commercial trucking is required. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES:

BOARD ARRANGEMENTS: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers are able to prepare their own meals. The employer will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.

HOUSING: Employer-provided housing is available for all workers who live outside a reasonable daily driving distance.

TRANSPORTATION TO WORK SITE: The employer will provide transportation for all workers living in the employer-provided housing to and from the daily work site(s).

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Provided.

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT: Tools, supplies, and equipment needed to complete the job will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.

ALL ASSURANCES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE JOB SEEKER PRIOR TO REFERRAL TO THE EMPLOYER.


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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time
Job type:
Agriculture, H-2A, FLC
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Work Shift:
First
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$19.22 - $0.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
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