Farm Worker

Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; work ground; prepare and maintain land; and plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, cultivate, and harvest crops. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, tractors with GPS systems, sprayers, combines, forklift, cotton picker, cultivators, shredders, and plows. Manual duties include performing mechanical repair and maintenance on farm equipment and around the farmstead; cleaning equipment; picking up trash around barns as needed; spot spraying weeds; handling chemicals necessary for spraying crops; and performing yard duties around the farmstead. Duties also include working with irrigation equipment on the farm. 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.

Requirements: Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. 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.