Farm Worker - Farm, Ranch, & Aquacultural Animals

Job description

Row crop farm labor duties include, but are not limited to: Drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors, ATVs, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery. Plant and maintain melon crop, including transplanting, weeding, and checking fields. Till soil, plant, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, store, and pack crops. Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to crops. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Load and unload supplies, boxes, containers, produce during harvest, etc. Perform manual labor, mechanical repairs, and maintenance such as preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, and maintenance of farm vehicles and implements, fences, and tools.

Cattle and hay duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain a cow/calf operation. Hay and feed cattle. Water cattle and maintain water tanks. Routine and urgent care for livestock. Monitor the herd for signs of illness or injury. Assist with breeding and calving. Administer vaccinations and medications. Perform routine maintenance and repair of both permanent and temporary fences. Perform basic vehicle, trailer, and equipment maintenance.

Workers may receive salary increases and bonuses based on merit, skill, and/or experience at the sole discretion of the employer.

Special Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days of hire. Criminal background checks will be conducted post-hire at the employers expense. The farm is located in close proximity to a public school. Therefore, anyone with a criminal history that requires the person to register as a sex offender will not be considered. Any worker found to have a criminal conviction, DWI, commits serious acts of misconduct, refuses to follow instructions, violates work rules, fails to perform job duties competently, or other lawful job-related reasons will be terminated.