Farm/harvest/livestock Worker
Employer
602 West 620 North (including field/worksite(s) within a 10-mile radius)
Shoshone, ID 83352
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, alfalfa and livestock. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work and crop production.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities:
maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general clean-up of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/10-wheel trucks to transport crops to onsite storage facilities; husk/shell/de-tassel corn; operate vehicle, motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following:
check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine offspring delivery time; assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines, and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.
Duties related to the Harvesting of Corn will include the following:
remove rocks from rows in front of harvesting equipment; discard diseased/rotting product, rocks and foreign matter; alert equipment operator of equipment clogging/malfunctions.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with general farm work/ livestock care and crop production and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.