Location: Cortland
Compensation: $19-$25/hour
About Us
Farmer Group began as a small vegetable farm in Upstate NY and is now a leader in the NYS cannabis industry, producing premium products under brands like Florist Farms and Head & Heal. Our roots in regenerative farming and commitment to community and sustainability remain central to everything we do.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits (health insurance, 401(k), PTO)
- Free farm-fresh vegetables, gym membership, and CBD product discounts
- Opportunity to drive growth in a rapidly expanding industry
The Role
Farmer Group’s Farm Machine Operator/Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring smooth and timely cultivation operations. This position is responsible for all aspects of farm machine maintenance and repair, as well as operating farm machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and document regular maintenance on all equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- All aspects of tractor field work, including but not limited to plowing, cultivating, harrowing, and seeding.
- Use spreadsheets to document plantings, maintenance, and scheduling.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work space.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and repair all farm equipment.
- Help farm crew with any necessary farm tasks that require machine skills.
- Work with the Director of Cultivation on ordering and keeping up necessary supplies.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift, carry, bend, twist, and place 40-50 lbs repetitively
- Ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs on farm machinery
- Must be able to work independently, as well as with others in a coordinated effort to get tasks done.
- Must be able to stand on your feet for an 8-hour work day
- Must be comfortable with spreadsheets and data capture
- Must be detail oriented
- Quick learner
- Willingness to stay until the job is done
- Experience with pallet jacks, forklifts, and driving trucks
- Knowledge of crop growing preferred
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Must have reliable transportation
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of farm machinery/mechanical equipment
- Farming experience preferred
Our Values
We believe in innovation, sustainability, integrity, and making a positive impact. Join our fast-moving team of thinkers and doers dedicated to shaping the future of cannabis in NYS.
How to Apply
Submit your application by 9/8/2025. Interviews will be held 9/8/2025 - 9/16/2025, and decisions will be shared by 9/20/2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
