Farmworkers

Job description

Plant, cultivate and harvest soybeans. Operate tractors, farm vehicles and agricultural equipment to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, plant, cultivate, harvest, haul, load, and unload crops. Prepare fields, till soil, and weed crops. Load and unload harvested products. Workers will unload and load seed and crops into trucks. Operate, clean, repair and maintain farm vehicles and equipment. Clean equipment using a steam cleaner or high-pressure water hose. Load seed wagons and planters. Use hand tools such as shovels, hoes, and knives. Participate in irrigation activities, including setting up and operating irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Walk fields to check on and maintain adequate water supply to crops. Apply herbicides to crops. Repair fences and farm buildings and maintain turnrows. Perform general farm maintenance including weed and grass control. Drive trucks or other vehicles to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Additional hours may be offered during harvest season.

Special Requirements

Three months of farm work experience required. Repetitively walk, sit, bend, reach, stoop, push and pull for long periods of time. Lift and carry up to 100 lbs (two man lift). Work may be performed in extreme temperatures including extreme heat, cold, and/or rain. Must be 18 or older.