Operations Lead

CSS Farms, a multi-state agricultural business, strives to provide innovative solutions and superior quality and service to our customers. We proudly and relentlessly continue to meet the highest standards of stewardship when it comes to the three things we value most: our land, our employees, and our communities.

We are a team-oriented company with a high trust, entrepreneurial culture. We value our employees’ opinions, we have a strong work ethic, and are focused on growing great vegetables and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful at CSS Farms are energetic, self-directed, and pragmatic.

Position Summary

This Salary position reports directly to the Farm Manager and supports the farm by operating and maintaining all farm equipment, assisting with irrigation processes, and leading planting, harvest, and shipping crews.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Operate heavy and light equipment including but not limited to tractors, trucks, pickups, skid steers, loaders, and other equipment as needed
• Perform maintenance and repair of all equipment and buildings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve new and/or different technical problems regarding equipment.
• Follow the safety program and assure all state and federal requirements are met such as OSHA.
• Maintain necessary records for maintenance and scheduling.
• Maintain a record of and execute the irrigation schedule as efficiently as possible.
• Maintain irrigation equipment, repairing as needed and alerting the Farm Manager of major malfunctions.
• Perform winter preventative maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Lead planting, harvest, and shipping crews during respective seasons
• And other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Walking and working outdoors in the elements.
• Operate a motorized vehicle, control panel, telephone/radio and variety of hand tools.
• Walk across uneven surfaces in fields and outdoor work areas continuously (67% to 100%).
• Climb stairs and ladders occasionally (0%-33%)
• Work at heights up to 25 feet.
• Regularly handling objects of up to 65 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Occasionally bend, reach, reach above shoulders, squat, kneel for 15 minutes, push or pull up to 50 lbs., twist/rotate arm, wrist and torso, and crawl 20 feet.
• Occasionally perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of farm equipment operation and maintenance experience
• 2 years’ experience with irrigation programs including center pivot irrigation.
• Ability to acquire and hold a valid US driver’s license and successfully pass vehicle insurance verification

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand and operate computerized equipment and general computer software
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during seasonal surges of harvest, planting and shipping
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodation
• A current CDL or willingness to obtain one is preferred
• Potato equipment experience preferred but not required
• Electrical and mechanical repair experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Work Authorization

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision coverage as outlined in the company benefits overview.
• Flex spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Company matched 401(k) plan options.
• Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• A paid time off package.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

AAP/EEO Statement

CSS Farms is an EOE.

CSS Farms expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.