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Location Esparto, CA 95627
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Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator I

Location: Esparto, CA
Employment Type: W-2 | Seasonal Assignment
Duration: March 16, 2026 – October 2, 2026
Pay Rate: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 40 hours per week

About the Opportunity

Our Client is seeking a Machine Operator I to support horticulture crop operations. This is a seasonal position ideal for individuals with hands-on tractor operation experience in agricultural environments, specifically working with watermelon and tomato crops.

This role requires practical knowledge of soil preparation, pesticide application, and general equipment operation within a production setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Arrange and prepare machinery at the start of each workday
  • Test equipment to ensure operational readiness before production
  • Clean machine parts following each production cycle
  • Set machine parameters including speed, size, and configuration
  • Load production materials into designated machine components
  • Calibrate and recalibrate machines before and after production
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes
  • Follow all job specifications to ensure quality standards
  • Maintain steady availability of production materials
  • Provide regular updates to supervisors regarding production progress
  • Review work layouts or blueprints to ensure production accuracy
Qualifications
  • 0–3 years of machine operation experience
  • Experience operating tractors in horticulture crops, specifically watermelon and tomato
  • Knowledge of soil preparation and pesticide application
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Private Applicator Certificate for pesticide application
  • Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus
  • Ability to pass required medical testing, including respirator clearance
Additional Information
  • One round, in-person interview
  • Seasonal W-2 assignment
  • One position available
If you are an experienced tractor operator looking for a seasonal opportunity in agricultural production, we encourage you to apply.

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Company Description
Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

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Posting ID: 1238373026 Posted: 2026-03-09 Job Title: Machine Operator