General Farm Laborer

H2ajobs; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support/reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to support sow and gilt production, following strict production protocols and task sheets to meet targets. You will learn specialized skills, handle paperwork, and maintain biosecurity standards while collaborating with teammates to fix audit deficiencies.

No high school diploma is required, but you must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, pass background checks, and comply with company policies on safety and transportation.

Qualifications

• 1 month experience in agricultural livestock care.
• Able to lift and carry 75 lbs.
• Willing to work in extreme temperatures.
• Background check may be conducted with ADP if SSN is provided.
• Post-hire drug testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production efficiencies.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols and report out-of-compliance items.
• Collaborate with team members to address biosecurity audit deficiencies.
• Provide input to the lead person in the area.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Physical strength

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

No high school education required

Job description

Workers on this application must follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production efficiencies. They must be willing to learn specialized skills necessary for smooth workflow and become skilled employees in animal husbandry to reduce herd stress and maximize production. Employees will follow daily task sheets in their department to achieve production targets, complete production paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, adhere to all biosecurity protocols, and provide input to the lead person in their area regarding any items out of compliance. Workers are expected to collaborate with other team members in their designated area to ensure biosecurity audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance promptly.

Workers who possess a valid driver's license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor's certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver's license or doctor's certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise. All workers that have a valid driver's license must agree to and comply with the employer's fleet policy agreement prior to driving any company vehicles. Workers shall not drive a company vehicle unless written permission is provided to employee. Drivers may be entitled to additional compensation for properly maintaining company vehicles.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. Workers residing in employer-provided housing will be provided free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport: Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier (e.g., van, bus, plane) transportation charges for the distances involved for both inbound and outbound transportation. Inbound transportation provided from the foreign worker's home city to the U.S. consulate and from the U.S. Consulate to the work site.

Experience wanted: 1 months

1 month experience required in agricultural livestock care. Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs/75yds. Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures. Background check conducted through ADP if worker has a U.S Social Security Number. The employer reserves the right to conduct a background check post-hire at the employers expense IF the employer deems it necessary. Employer reserves the right after employment to ask any employee at the employer's expense to take a blood or urine test to determine whether he/she is under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs or alcohol. Any employee who declines to take or fails this drug test will be terminated and paid for all hours worked, if any. No high school education required.