Farm Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Dawson (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Statutory sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Dawson, GA is seeking a Farm Technician for a contract role outdoors, supporting planting, harvesting, and field operations throughout the growing season.

You will assist with cotton harvesting, seed processing, field maintenance, and inventory, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Assist with field preparation, planting support, harvesting, and crop maintenance.
• Perform cotton harvesting, ginning, seed processing, and inventory support.
• Collect field data and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow safety procedures in outdoor agricultural and processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support planting, harvest preparation, and field activities throughout the growing cycle.
• Collect and record crop or field data as needed to support agricultural operations.
• Assist with hand harvesting cotton, ginning seed cotton, and seed processing tasks.
• Perform seed inventory management and maintain accurate work areas.
• Complete field maintenance duties, including pulling and hoeing weeds.
• Follow all safety, health, and environmental policies while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Field work

Cotton harvesting

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Farm Technician for a contract opportunity in Dawson, GA. This hands-on agricultural role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and supporting essential field and processing operations throughout the growing season.

As a Farm Technician, you will assist with planting preparation, harvest support, cotton hand harvesting, seed processing, field maintenance, and inventory activities. This is a great opportunity to gain practical agricultural experience in a team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and meaningful day-to-day work that contributes to successful farming operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planting, harvest preparation, and field activities throughout the growing cycle.
• Collect and record crop or field data as needed to support agricultural operations.
• Assist with hand harvesting cotton, ginning seed cotton, and seed processing tasks.
• Perform seed inventory management and maintain accurate work areas.
• Complete field maintenance duties, including pulling and hoeing weeds.
• Follow all safety, health, and environmental policies while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Location: Dawson, GA 39842.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Assist with field preparation, planting support, harvesting, and crop maintenance.
• Perform cotton harvesting, ginning, seed processing, and inventory support.
• Collect field data and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow safety procedures in outdoor agricultural and processing environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0 to 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work in hot and cold outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Medical clearance required.
• Must be able to complete one online interview and potentially an in-person interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior farm, field labor, seed processing, crop production, landscaping, warehouse, or outdoor labor experience is helpful but not required.
• Interest in agriculture, farming operations, or hands-on seasonal field work.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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