Outdoor Farm Technician: Crawfish & Rice Ops (Housing)

H2ajobs; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a general worker for a crawfish and rice farm in Louisiana. The role involves operating tractors and other farm equipment, field prep, water maintenance, fertilizing, planting and harvesting crops. Tasks include bin maintenance, repair work, loading/unloading, and occasional crawfish processing and delivery.

Candidate must be able to lift 70 lbs and work M-F with some weekend shifts. Housing is provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months of experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Drug testing may be required after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, combines, rice carts for field prep and harvesting.
• Maintain bins, buildings, equipment; change oil, filters, and gas.
• Load/unload, repair fences, levee, ponds, and shop areas.
• Crawfish tasks: cutting bait, traps, catching, cleaning, icing and packing.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Farm equipment operation

Safety-minded

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a general worker for a crawfish and rice farm in Louisiana. The role involves operating tractors and other farm equipment, field prep, water maintenance, fertilizing, planting and harvesting crops. Tasks include bin maintenance, repair work, loading/unloading, and occasional crawfish processing and delivery.

Candidate must be able to lift 70 lbs and work M-F with some weekend shifts. Housing is provided by the employer.