Shop Assistant

Veda Farming Shop Assistant

Who are we:

Veda Farming Provides high tech farm equipment solutions to customers across all in-field farming sectors. We work directly with the end user to provide a complete customer service experience and knowledge transfer. Veda Farming represents a large number of international equipment companies. We specialize in finding and bringing to market the future of agricultural technology. Veda Farming prides itself on providing equipment solutions that reduce farmers’ costs, labor, and environmental impact while increasing productivity and soil health. Veda Farming closely follows new trends in agriculture including regenerative farming, organic farming, etc. to help identify solutions in emerging farming practices. If working on high tech farm equipment is something you are interested in, please apply!

Who are we looking for:

We are currently looking for a shop/parts assistant to aid in maintenance of machines, parts orders, and shop upkeep at our main salinas facility.

Full Job Description:

The Veda Farming Shop Assistant will aid in all shop-related tasks as well as servicing customers in the field when needed. This physical labor position will be responsible for lifting material, servicing machines, and maintaining shop cleanliness. The main focus will be on assisting the parts and service department in any tasks required.

The following personal attributes are desired

• Passion for agricultural technology
• Pride in the equipment being sold
• Effective communication skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with the team including other shop personnel, parts, sales and administration to insure the customer always comes first
• Basic understanding of farm equipment
• Positive and kind attitude with fellow team members and customers

The Veda Farming Shop Assistant will be expected to accomplish the following tasks included but not limited to and subject to change without notice:

• Maintenance of machinery including equipment for sale as well as shop equipment such as forklifts, air compressors, etc.
• Shop organization as determined by the parts department including the organization of hand tools, spare parts and machinery
• Maintaining shop cleanliness
• Forklift operation and pallet organization
• Washing and painting machinery
• Servicing customers by maintaining equipment in the field

Job Requirements:

• Basic mechanic skills
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Some traveling will be required at times including overnight
• Ability to tow a class C trailer

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly pay
• Job Type: Full time with overnight traveling

Benefits:

• 401K with Company match
• Health insurance
• Company Phone
• Paid time off

Contact Us:

• To apply please send your resume through indeed
• To learn more about us please visit our website at www.vedafarming.com

Disclaimer:

This listing does not constitute a job offer

Veda Farming provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This listing description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person