Seasonal Equipment Operator

Seasonal Equipment Operator at Inwood Feeders in Worthington, SD.

Job duties include feeding cattle, bedding pens, treating sick animals, sorting cattle, cleaning pens, spreading manure, and operating various equipment for needs around the operation. Job also requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; spread manure; and plant, cultivate, harvest, and transport crops to elevator or storage areas. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, pay loaders, skid loaders, and non-CDL farm trucks. Workers will perform general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, fences, gates, barns and all farm equipment; ensure operational areas are organized and well maintained; use hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; regularly service equipment; lift various items; use shovels; carry various items; climbing ladders when necessary; and walk for extended periods. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often, and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Pay increase or bonus may be possible to employees depending on experience or merit and are at the sole discretion of the employer.

Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends May 31, 2027.

Pay is $13.19 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 45 hours per week.