Farm/irrigation Worker & Supervisor

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, grain, hay, Sugar beets, potatoes, and onions.

Supervisory duties may include the following: supervise, demonstrate, instruct and communicate with lead persons, labor crews and other workers with regards to required job duties; plan personnel, equipment and supply requirements for each farm task; assist in personnel education/safety trainings and job performance evaluations; identify disease and pest control needs; train new employees; review timesheets, and assist director with wage changes; properly notify H/R of terminations or employee issues; attend meetings to discuss/organize schedules, labor and equipment; maintain/repair fencing; drive, load/unload farm trucks and Ag exempt, non-CDL semi/10-wheel trucks on, or between, farm worksites to transport crops to onsite facilities; order parts to maintain/repair equipment and provide employees with necessary supplies to complete their job duties; supervise farm machinery maintenance work; check and determine when soil moisture/temperature is correct/suitable for planting and harvest; calculate crop yields; supervise crop storage to ensure crops do not bruise, rot, freeze, dry out or mold; keep/maintain records.
Supervisor may also perform the following general farm and irrigation duties as well as supervising and assisting operators/irrigators with same.

Special Requirements

Applicants must have 2 months experience with supervision, farm, and irrigation work, and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.