Laborer Agricultural I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking temporary agricultural laborers in East Lansing, Michigan. The position involves assisting with various agricultural tasks, including moving supplies, operating tractors, and maintaining farm equipment.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads and operate vehicles requiring a commercial license. The work hours are standard from 8 AM to 5 PM. Applicants will be considered for employment regardless of background, emphasizing equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate tractors and trucks with attachments.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
• Must have a commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine agricultural labor tasks.
• Move, load, and unload supplies and equipment.
• Cultivate and harvest field crops.

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

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

Unit Position Summary

• 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