Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

H2ajobs; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Kentucky invites workers for general farm labor across crop and livestock duties. The role involves operating tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grains, with routine support for livestock tasks when needed.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, plus transportation to stores and other sites. Applicants should be able to work extended hours depending on weather and harvest conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work additional hours, including holidays, when needed.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops.
• Attach implements to tractor and drive in fields to till soil.
• Perform duties such as husking, shelling, lubricating and repairing equipment.
• Participate in livestock duties and other harvest-related tasks when needed.

Skills

Physically fit

Stamina

Willing to work long hours

Job description

Skill Level 1

Row Crops: Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, etc. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, and drill to tractor and drive tractor in field to till soil and plant/cultivate crop. Perform variety of other duties such as husking and shelling corn, lubricating and repairing farm machinery and unloading grain onto conveyors to storage bins and elevators

Alternative: General farm maintenance and other duties as necessary in maintaining farming operation. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing soil for planting, maintenance of implements & equipment & other work as directly related to the harvest activities for which the worker is employed. Also include fixing and emptying and painting of fence/barns. Participate in livestock operation, duties may include, but not limited to, feeding, tagging, vaccinations, movement from pen to pen, loading and unloading as needed, and sorting. Such work will be offered when weather or harvest conditions prevent work in the primary activities listed above.

General Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer shall provide free and convenient access to cooking facilities or a kitchen so that workers can prepare their own meals. The employer will also provide transportation, at least once each week to assure that workers have access to stores.

Transport: The employer will permit workers eligible for travel reimbursement to select any means of transportation they choose, and employer will reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges

Experience wanted: 0 months

Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.