Livestock & Field Production Operator with Housing & Meals

H2ajobs; Albion (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Company transport to grocery stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nebraska is seeking a farm worker/driver to operate farm husbandry equipment, plant, spray, fertilize, irrigate crops, and harvest. You will perform equipment maintenance, record supplies, operate the scale, and support cattle care as needed.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with potential nights and weekends based on crops and weather. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience required
• Must possess a license authorizing the operation of farm husbandry equipment per Nebraska law

Responsibilities

• Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil/planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste.
• Perform accurate planting/spraying/fertilizing/irrigation needs for the field (hay, silage, corn) and maximize the yields of crop off of each field.
• Harvest materials timely to get optimal quality/yield per acre.
• Perform mechanical upkeep on planting and harvesting equipment.
• Report and record all supplies needed for crop inputs and outputs.
• Operate the scale and verify scale tickets.
• Answer the phone, and backup to cook when absent.
• Process and/or treat cattle according to established procedures.
• Provide the best care for all cattle.
• Assist in all aspects of animal health.
• Provide accurate rations distributed to the cattle.
• Provide care/service to the feed loader.

Skills

Farm equipment operation

License to operate farm equipment

Basic farming knowledge

Job description

H2ajobs in Nebraska is seeking a farm worker/driver to operate farm husbandry equipment, plant, spray, fertilize, irrigate crops, and harvest. You will perform equipment maintenance, record supplies, operate the scale, and support cattle care as needed.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with potential nights and weekends based on crops and weather. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.