Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery, And Greenhouse
Employer
1355 River Bend Rd
Cadiz, KY 42211
United States
Job description
Row Crop/Hay Production: Duties to Include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to
plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, etc. Workers may also drive and
operate machinery to cut, tedder and roll grass hay. Attach farm Implements such as discs, planters and drills to
tractor and drive tractor in field to till soil and plant/cultivate crop. Perform variety of other duties such as
harvesting crops, lubricating and repairing farm machinery, bushhogging and cleaning up fields, and unloading
grain onto conveyors to storage bins and elevators. CDL is not required to haul grain by truck. Workers may also
participate in dally chores such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning grain systems and storage, organizing shops and
sheds, and washing trucks and equipment.
Alternative Work;
General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, cutting wood, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tools & equipment, and other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing, clearing, and painting of fences / barns. Assist in livestock operation, duties may include, but limited to, feeding, moving from paddock to paddock, sorting, backgrounding calves, and manure removal. Workers may also participate in daily chores such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning and organizing shop and sheds, and washing trucks and equipment. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed above and only after the first week guarantee is met
General Conditions:
If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.
Special Requirements
Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.