Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse

H2ajobs; Moulton (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Iowa seeks Farmworkers and Laborers to perform manual tasks that support ecological farming. Duties include reclaiming land, digging ditches, installing drainage, clearing debris, and inspecting timber in adherence to safety and wetland guidelines.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer; weekly transport to stores is arranged when groceries are needed. A valid driver’s license may be required after hire, with a possible random drug test.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand English.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidate may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor to reclaim land and maintain ecology.
• Dig ditches and set overfall pipe and tile to improve drainage.
• Remove debris using chain saw and transport brush for burning or decomposition.
• Inspect and manage timber and follow safety, CRP, and wetland guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical strength

Drug test compliance

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse for the purpose of preserving and maintaining ecology on the farm: perform manual labor including using hand tools to reclaim land; dig ditches; set overfall pipe and tile to improve drainage; remove debris including using a chain saw; pile brush and other natural debris for burning or decomposing; haul off and discard other debris; inspect and manage timber; follow safety protocols, CRP, and wetland guidelines. While a CDL is not required for the job, some workers hired under this job order may already possess or obtain one. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 1 months

One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.