Farm Worker Crop & Livestock
Employer
3639 County Road I
Gove, KS 67736
United States
Job description
Job requires tending to livestock in the forms of feeding, examining, tagging, calving cows and breeding heifers, occasionally lifting and carrying newborn calves, weaning calves from cows and herding; operating various equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, front loaders, mowers, balers, and trucks with goose-neck cattle trailers connected. Manual duties include performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, fences, gates, barns 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
Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Employees must be able to lift and carry feed sacks, baby calves, and supplies for fence building or construction projects. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. 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.