General Farmworker
Employer
10375 Barley Road (including fields/worksites within a 10-mile radius)
Tetonia, ID 83452
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of seed potatoes, grain and hay.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/crop production.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, and fertilize crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; lay out pipe; repair pipe; oil gear boxes; dig out/air pivot tires; remove rocks from field; rogue potatoes; paint/repair farm structures; perform general cleanup of farm areas; remove weeds from crops or farm grounds; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel trucks to transport crops to onsite storage facilities; operate 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 Cutting/Sorting of Seed Potatoes will include the following:
Will apply techniques as instructed by the employer to cut and sort potatoes by: using knife to cut potato into sections; place potatoes on machine that cuts potatoes into sections; push button to start machinery; tend/ monitor machine to insure proper movement of product; discard diseased/rotting/inferior product and foreign matter; report malfunctions; general cleanup; sort produce according to grade, color and size; place produce in containers or on designated conveyors.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with general farm work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance.