Farmworker/Laborer

H2ajobs; Auburn (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for farm equipment operation duties in Iowa. The role involves planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting, hauling and manure handling, using tractors, pumps, spreaders, skid-steer, forklifts, mowers, loaders, semi-tractors and ATVs. Position requires 10 months of farm equipment operation experience and physical stamina.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer. Transportation to the worksite is arranged or reimbursed as applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience of 3 months in farm equipment operation.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs for 25 yards.
• Able to work in environments with manure odor.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, pumps, spreaders, skid-steer, forklifts, mowers, loaders, semi-tractors and ATVs.
• Plant, cultivate, harvest and haul crops and manure fertilizer.
• Lift up to 75 lbs for 25 yards and work around manure odors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Planting, spraying, fertilizing, spreading, hauling, tending, harvesting and tillage. Will operate tractors, pumps, spreaders, skid-steer, forklifts, mowers, loaders, semi-tractors and ATVs to plant, cultivate, harvest and haul crops and pump, haul and spread manure fertilizer. 10 months farm equipment operation required. Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs for 25yds and work around the strong smell of manure.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Employer will provide (on voluntary basis) transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.

Transport: The employer will provide advance transportation for a reasonable (most economical) common carrier or other transportation which conforms to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) for inbound and outbound transportation (if it is the prevailing practice). If not the prevailing practice, the employer will reimburse the worker for the transportation costs and subsistence to the employer’s worksite when the worker completes 50% of the work period.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs for 25yds and work around the strong smell of manure.