Skilled Operator II

Fondomonte California is currently recruiting Skilled Operator II who will contribute to and maintain the stability of our operations. We have a vertically integrated farming operation that includes growing, harvesting, and exporting forage products.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

To us, success depends on our ability to innovate our industry by providing high-quality products while building customer confidence, trust, and reliability. Without our dedicated employees, achieving our goals wouldn’t be possible. We are seeking motivated equipment operators who want to grow their careers financially and professionally while working in a positive customer-focused environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate small to medium farm machinery, 90 hp to 190hp such as rake, baler, forklift, and trucks.
• Maintain and clean equipment such as fuel geese & twine machinery.
• Carry out manual repetitive work assigned by the Line Manager.
• Maintain and clean fields throughout the day.
• Work side by side with Skilled Operator I and assist where needed, working together as a team.
• Follow proper practices, OSHA standards, and other company policies.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Operate various metal cutting and forming machines that require using different measuring tools.
• Operate forklifts moving material in manufacturing plant and warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
• Great listening, communication, and verbal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working under pressure.
• Display a positive and professional attitude toward peers and the leadership team.
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks given.

Job Context:

• Work hours may vary based on business needs, flexibility to work on the weekend is required.
• This job is located in Blythe, California.
• Minimum of 3 Months experience in Agricultural Forage.

If this sounds interesting to you and you want to learn more, apply today!

Outstanding Benefits:

• On-site Medical Clinic
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with an employer match of 50% up to 6%
• Paid time off

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, reach, push, and/or pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to lift 40+lbs and work in the field, in an outdoor environment, or shop

Fondomonte maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Fondomonte is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.