Laborer Agricultural I

Michigan State University(MSU); East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a temporary farm labor helper to support field operations on the East Lansing campus. The role involves practical tasks and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include moving supplies, cultivating crops, erecting basic facilities, operating tractors and trucks with attachments, maintaining equipment, cleaning barns, and assisting with manure handling under supervision.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina for outdoor farm work.
• Ability to operate basic farm equipment and tools.
• Willingness to perform varied tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Move, load and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with cultivating, and harvesting field crops.
• Assist in erecting fences, gates, shed and related agricultural facilities.
• Operate tractors and truck with attachments such as plows, disc, drag and cultivators.
• Lubricate and assist with routine maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
• Cleans barns, sheds, pen and related agricultural facilities.
• Assists with the loading hauling and spreading of manure using solid and liquid spreaders.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual labor

Farm equipment operation

Lifting & carrying

Tools

Tractor tools

Protective equipment use

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position. To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor.

• Move, load and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
• Assist with cultivating, and harvesting field crops.
• Assist in erecting fences, gates, shed and related agricultural facilities.
• Operate tractors and truck with attachments such as plows, disc, drag and cultivators
• Lubricate and assist with routine maintenance of farm equipment and machinery
• Cleans barns, sheds, pen and related agricultural facilities
• Assists with the loading hauling and spreading of manure using solid and liquid spreaders
• Other duties as assign by supervisor

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

• Drive a university vehicle that requires a commercial license
• Wear a respirator (not including a paper mask designed for comfort)
• Work in a noisy (at or above 85 decibels) area

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds pushing up to 1000 pounds using farming equipment climbing silos and farming equipment