Farm Worker
Employer
4343 190th Ave N
Georgetown, MN 56546
United States
Job description
Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; work ground; and plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, cultivate, harvest, transport crops to elevator or storage area, and baling hay. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, sprayers, combines, backhoes, mowers, track hoes, ATVs/side by sides, telehandlers, diggers-field cultivators, beet harvester, beet topper, large square baler, discbine, swather, and bale stacker. Non CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Duties include manual labor such as welding; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, barns and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment including grain augers; regularly servicing equipment; changing combine cutting heads; mowing and landscaping on the farm; and lifting various items as needed. Employees will also be receiving crop for drying and storage at grain storage facility; disposing of spoiled grain; transporting grain from fields to grain bins; loading and unloading grain into trucks while keeping grain level; operating augers and grain conveying equipment; monitoring grain moisture levels; preparing scale tickets; and shoveling grain. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often, and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license within 15 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, or walking.