Farmworker

Job description

Crops/Commodities: Seeds.

The below listed duties are all performed on the farm.

Services to be performed will consist of assisting in the process of determination & measurement with quality standards of agricultural seeds. This is an essential and a required task for labeling and preparing product for market. The purpose of the process, to measure and meet minimum germination/vigor standards and document/record, is required to meet Department of Agriculture seed labeling law.

Duties would include the planting of seeds, planting preparation, counting seeds, soil and planting material management, movement & placement of trays/ including carts in & out of a germinator, measurement imaging of germinated seed, discarding of completed analysis of germinated seed, washing and cleaning of trays once complete, site cleanup, maintenance, painting seedling evaluation, sample receiving and sample prep. This work would be performed at a Bayer owned and operated lab nursery agricultural facility, on the farm.

Worker may be asked to use or drive a forklift while on the job.

Weeding: Workers will remove weeds by use of a hoe/pickaxe from the walk-way and remove all weeds growing around plants by hand. Workers will remove weeds from the growing area by raking piles of debris and dispose of it as directed by the farm manager and/or crew supervisor.

Employer will train workers. Training will include but is not limited to safety training and worker protection
training videos. Training includes general discussion of job duties and policies. Training will take place at Orientation
prior to working. Employees will be explained and have read to them the Job Order. The employer will answer any
questions the workers may have.

Special Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 1 month of agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be
able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to
lift/carry 40 lbs. Employer- paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing required. Criminal background check required.
Drug testing will be conducted post-hire at employers expense and notes that the Employer conducts drug testing to maintain a drugfree workplace to ensure the safety of workers.