Field Workers (alfalfa)

Job description

Agricultural product: Alfalfa

Responsible for alfalfa harvesting and crop management.
Workers will drive tractor with implements Baler or Rack.
Workers will drive Swather and Bale wagon.

Workers will be in charge of cut, rake, bale and stacking alfalfa, as well as scheduling and moisture readings.

The job requires daily routine maintenance (grease, bale weight adjustment and cleaning of tractor and implement attachment).

Special Requirements

Must be able to operate hay machine. Must have 1 month of work experience with hay equipment. Specific requirements include repetitive movements, extensive sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending over, being able to lift lbs50. bales of hay and being able to use hand tools.

Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and stand up extensively.

Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.