Farm Worker Grain
Employer
16213 174th Rd.
Mayetta, KS 66509
United States
Job description
Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to plant, fertilize, cultivate, harvest, and transport crops to elevator or storage area. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, equipment that utilizes GPS and auto-guidance systems, combines, skid-steer and hay equipment. CDL Class A farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Employees will also assist with feeding, watering, and caring for livestock on the farm. Animals must have clean, consistent access to feed and water, and rations should be adjusted as needed based on health or seasonal conditions. Livestock health must be monitored daily, with signs of illness or injury identified and addressed promptly. Manual duties include but are not limited to loading seed into planters; changing combine cutting heads; rouging fields and using hand tools to remove undesirable plant varieties, trash, and other objects from fields; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
CDL Class A Required. Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Random criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.