General Farm Worker

Job description

Perform duties like: drive and operate potato equipment to plant, cultivate, harvest and store potatoes. Till soil; plant and cultivate winter potatoes. Pay attention to crop quality and sort as needed. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive potato trucks to transport potatoes to storage area and packing facility on the farm. Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat at all times. Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations. Organize warehouse and work area on the farm. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Will be responsible for building and yard repair as well as various projects that worker may be assigned.

Crop List: Corn, Milo, Wheat, Potatoes, Alfalfa, and Pinto Beans.

List of Equipment: Case IH, John Deere - Tractors; Landoll, Great Plains Tillage Equipment; Lockwood, Double L, Spudnick Potato Equipment; Internation, Kenworth, Western Star Trucks.

Special Requirements

Must keep accurate and detailed field and crop records. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30-90 days of hire. No minimum education required.