Farmworker

H2ajobs; Washington (KS); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking farm workers to perform a variety of farm tasks including mowing, handling swine, and barn maintenance. You will be responsible for feeding, watering, observing, and medicating swine, with additional duties in cleaning drainage pits and preparing facilities for winter weather.

Transportation and housing support are provided by the employer. Experience in farming and animal handling is required or preferred, with a focus on flexibility to work extended hours as needed and

Qualifications

• 3 months farmwork experience required.
• Animal handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow around barns/yards and manage outdoor areas.
• Remove liquid residue from drainage pits and haul to liquid spreaders.
• Repair/prepare barn curtains for winter; perform snow removal.
• Feed, water, observe and medicate swine.

Skills

Animal handling

English speaking

Job description

Mow around barns/yards, remove liquid residue from drainage pits and haul to liquid spreaders, repair/prepare barn curtains for winter, snow removal. Feed, water, observe and medicate swine. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 50 lbs frequently Clean MVR, valid driver's license, must be willing to work additional hours/days as need arises, speak/understand English The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will provide (at least once per week) transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries and/or other incidentals. Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals.

Transport: For non-commuting workers the employer pays/reimburses for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad, to the place of employment. This will include the most economical form of transportation which can include a van, bus or a plane ticket if driving is not possible.

Experience wanted: 3 months

3 months farmwork, animal handling experience required