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Wecker Farms is a progressive, family-run grain farm located near Sedley, SK about 30 minutes southeast of Regina. We are currently in the process of turning our 10,000 acre farm into organic production and we're implementing many sustainable and biological farming practices in our already modern operation. Our operation also includes a state of the art grain cleaning facility.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard worker who is passionate about agriculture and wants to turn that passion into a career.
Your responsibilities will include
* Operating large farm machinery utilizing the latest technology
* Maintaining and repairing farm equipment
* Performing day to day farm tasks including farmyard and building maintenance
* Hauling grain with semi-truck and trailer
* Operating grain cleaner as needed
* Working long hours in peak season
Qualifications
* Experience operating large machinery
* Class 1A license or willingness to obtain a 1A
* Ability to work independently and with a team
* Good communication skills
We offer a great salary package including health benefits and a flexible work schedule in the winter months. If you love farming and are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to joe@weckerfarms.com
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Harvest crops
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Swather
- Seed drill
- Farm truck
- Fertilizer equipment
- Crop sprayer or duster
- Combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil and forage crop
Work Location Information
- Rural community