Duration: Approximately 6–7 weeks, starting late September or early October

Requirements: Minimum of an F endorsement

Compensation: Pay based on experience

Contact Grant Hart to start your application today, (269) 208-2604.

We’re currently looking for a seasonal or full-time year-round Farm Laborer to be located primarily in Dowagiac, Michigan at our Main Farm. Your role will change by the season, and will include general planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance duties.

This position is well-suited for someone who:

Is passionate about agriculture

Can perform work independently, or with a team, with little supervision

Is excited by variety in your daily work

Enjoys working outdoors and is comfortable with longer hours, especially during peak seasons

Is energetic and has the ability to produce quality results in a consistent and timely manner over extended time periods

Why Berrybrook?

Berrybrook Enterprises offers competitive compensation packages, health insurance*, 401k retirement plan with company matching*, and on-site company vehicles. Compensation is determined by skills and prior work experience. Seasonal hours (Spring and Fall) will average 70-80 hours or more per week and non-seasonal hours will average 40-50 per week.

*full-time year-round employees only

Daily Tasks Include (but are not limited to):

Assist with harvesting of crops, including corn, soybeans, and green beans

Adhere to all safety requirements and follow all standard operating procedures

Communicate effectively with supervisor and team member to complete objectives

Often work in a fast-paced environment, working against deadlines while maintaining a high level of performance and safety

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

We’re currently looking for a Farm Equipment Operator to be located in Dowagiac, Michigan. Your role will change by the season from operating John Deere planting equipment and monitors to Case harvest equipment diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs.

This position is well-suited for someone who:

Is passionate about agriculture; or has relatable skills, such as construction or military, and is looking to get into farming

Possesses extensive heavy equipment knowledge and has light-to-moderate mechanical skills

Is excited by variety in your daily work

Enjoys working outdoors and is comfortable with longer hours, especially during peak seasons

Is energetic and has the ability to produce quality results in a consistent and timely manner over extended time periods

Why Berrybrook?

Berrybrook Enterprises offers competitive compensation packages, health insurance, 401k retirement plan with company matching, and on-site company vehicles. Compensation is determined by skills and prior work experience. Seasonal hours (Spring and Fall) will average 70-80 hours or more per week and non-seasonal hours will average 40-50 per week.

Daily Tasks

Operate farm and heavy equipment including tractors, planters, harvesters, tillage, sprayer, grain carts, bulldozer, etc.

Assist in walkthrough and maintenance inspections

Adhere to all safety requirements and follow all standard operating procedures

Perform pre-use inspections on equipment

Perform equipment and facility maintenance and repair

Record and maintain accurate field records

Communicate effectively with supervisor and team member to complete objectives

Often work in a fast-paced environment, working against deadlines while maintaining a high level of performance and safety

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

Ability to obtain commercial pesticide applicators license (desired, not required)