Irrigation Operator

Irrigation Field Operator

Day shift (7am-4pm). Please note that during harvest season, schedules may require additional hours and occasional weekend work to support operational needs.

Operates and maintains the irrigation equipment. Harvests and maintains the equipment to harvest the crops on the irrigation fields.

Duties/Activities Required by Job

• Harvest the crops on the spray irrigation fields
• Operates the spray irrigation pivots and risers
• Maintains the spray irrigation pivots and risers
• Maintains the spray irrigation fields
• Maintains the equipment needed to harvest the spray irrigation fields
• Must be willing and able to cross-train in the wastewater department during the off-season or periods of reduced workload.

Education/Experience Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency
• 2 years experience
• Mechanical, farming
• Tractor experience

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken. Total compensation Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

Job Info

• Job Identification 24137
• Job Category Processing
• Locations 17269 NC Hwy 71 N, Lumber Bridge, NC, 28357, US