Farm Workers
Employer
2500 Old Summersville Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718
United States
Job description
Harvesting specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given
for each days work. Work begins at an assigned time shortly after daylight. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 100 degrees to 35 degrees F. Workers will work on their
feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers will lift for prolonged periods of time and must be physically fit and able to perform the duties as described. All the tasks in the Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers may be required to preform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding or hoeing, cleaning and repairing farm buildings, weed beds, racks,
grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment incidental to crop, clean fence rows and weed eating around barns and other out buildings, and fence rows, painting barns and fences, weeding, etc...The employer will train the workers for a period of two day after which the worker will be expected to work without constant supervision.Employee will perform duties including (but not limited to) general farm maintenance, servicing and maintaining harvest and all other farm equipment, preparing grain bins for usage, hauling grain throughout the entire course of employment from field to farm and farm to
market. Employee will be expected to have to ability to drive and operate farm machinery to harvest and store various grain and feed crops. Repair equipment, and various structures, maintain and service all farm equipment and any equipment used in the farming process. Employee will assist in the loading and unloading of trucks and other farm equipment. Employee may be asked to operate various pieces of equipment such as (but not limited to) combine, grain cart, semi-trucks, 2 and 4 WD tractors. Employee will work with hand held, electric, and other means of operation of hand tools, both in the fields and in the operations shop.
The employee may be asked to operate various pieces of equipment such as but not limited to combines, grain carts, 2 and 4 WD tractors. Employee must be able to preform harvest and post harvest duties including but not limited to operating all sizes of tractors, combines, grain carts and all types of farm equipment to transport grain/seed to and from field during seeding and harvest. Employees must be able to operate tractors and grain carts to transport grains from field to grain bins/elevators on the farm for
storage. Other equipment used but not limited to include grain augers, service trucks, and fuel transport trucks and general usage pickup trucks and farm vehicles.
Special Requirements
Operating motor vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal and prohibited by law. Operating tools and equipment as applicable
and noted in the job description while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol is dangerous and noted in operator manuals - Do Not Operate Under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol. Workmans' Comp Insurance and vehicle insurance companies require safety compliance. Poor judgment, improper driving, etc. can result in serious and fatal accidents. Employer has strict policy prohibiting drug use. Drug testing may be post hire and at employer's expense. Assisting with the employers farming operation includes lifting agricultural tools and equipment that weigh up to the requirement listed. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on the weather conditions.