Job Description JOB TITLE: AGRO Farm Equipment Operator DEPARTMENT: Extraction LOCATION: Archer Farm REPORTS TO: Director of Farm Operations SUPERVISES OTHERS: No STATUS: Full-time, Exempt SCOPE: Heartland Food Products Group is searching for a qualified Farm Equipment Operator for the Splenda Stevia Farm in Archer, Florida. This is a full-time, year-round position with a growing specialty crop operation. The ideal candidate will have solid farm equipment operating experience, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while also being part of a team. This person will be involved in day-to-day field operations, including tractor work, cultivation, irrigation support, harvest support, and general farm duties. This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on production agriculture, takes pride in doing quality fieldwork, and wants to be part of a developing farm operation with long-term growth potential. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Farm Equipment Operator will assist with crop production, field operations, equipment operation, irrigation, and harvest-related work throughout the year. Responsibilities include: • Operate tractors, implements, harvest equipment, and other farm machinery • Assist with planting/transplanting, cultivation, spraying support, crop maintenance, and harvest operations • Help with center pivot irrigation checks, water management, and basic irrigation troubleshooting • Monitor equipment performance and report needed repairs or maintenance • Perform basic equipment service and daily maintenance checks • Assist with field preparation and general crop production tasks • Help move equipment, trailers, supplies, and materials as needed • Work safely and efficiently during busy production and harvest windows • Communicate with management regarding field conditions, equipment concerns, and crop needs • Assist with general farm maintenance, cleanup, and other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: • Previous farm equipment operating experience • Ability to operate tractors, implements, and general farm machinery • Experience with cultivation, crop maintenance, or harvest support preferred • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to help with equipment maintenance • Irrigation experience, especially with center pivots, is a plus • Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision • Willingness to work longer hours and some weekends during busy seasons • Good communication skills • Dependable, organized, and safety-minded work habits • Valid driver’s license preferred