Crop Farm Hand

Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.This opportunity is with a well-established, generational family farming operation that has been successfully operating for over 150 years. The farm has been built through multiple generations of hard work, dedication to agriculture, and pride in caring for the land. Today, the operation continues to be family-run with several family members actively involved in the day-to-day management of the farm. The family takes great pride in maintaining the traditions and values that have allowed the farm to grow and succeed for more than a century and is looking for the right individual who appreciates working in a family-oriented environment and wants to become part of a respected, long-standing agricultural operation.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive Illinois farming operation in their search for a dependable Farm Assistant. This position is primarily focused on crop production but requires someone who is willing to jump in wherever needed on the farm.

The right individual will be someone who enjoys working in production agriculture, is comfortable operating modern equipment, and takes pride in maintaining machinery and helping keep an operation running smoothly.

Primary Responsibilities Operating modern farm equipment during planting and harvest

Running tractors, cultivators, sprayers, tillers, and other large equipment

Operating and assisting with sprayer applicationsGrain hauling during harvest

General equipment maintenance and upkeep

Assisting with road mowing and general farm tasks as needed

The operation also includes a hog component. Assistance with the livestock side will be limited, generally involving light daily help (1 hours/day) when needed.

Equipment on the Farm Case IH Quadtrac 300-580 h.p. track tractor

Case IH two-wheel drive tractors

Self-propelled sprayer

Experience operating large modern equipment is preferred. Sprayer experience would be a strong advantage, although the employer is willing to train the right individual.

Additional Skills That Would Be Helpful Experience hauling grain with tractor-trailer or semi

Mechanical ability for general equipment maintenance

An Illinois Farm CDL (J51) would be a plus but is not required. The employer is willing to help the right person obtain this license.

Need to be able and willing to get the J51 Trucking License.

Need experience driving tractor-trailer.

The ideal candidate will be someone who: Have good crop production experience

Is comfortable operating large farm equipment

Takes pride in maintaining equipment

Is willing to help wherever needed on the farm

Wants a long-term position with a stable operation

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work with a well-equipped operation and become a valued long-term member of the farm team.

BENEFITS Health Insurance, Meat/Pork, Paid Vacaiton

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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