What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Laborer position at Hallmark?
Responsibilities
- General Farm Labor
- Operate, maintain and clean farm equipment including tractors, balers, mowers and similar
- Perform and/or coordinate preventative equipment and tool maintenance and repairs
- Coordinate and control equipment use
- Feeding and care of livestock – cattle
- Crop production – ground prep, planting, cultivating, spraying, harvesting
- Hay production including cutting, bailing, storing and feeding
- Fence building and mending
- Pasture and grounds general care such as mowing, cleanup and repairs
- Ensure that all farm grounds, animal pens, facilities, equipment, etc. are maintained
- Cut, trim, spray fence lines
- Chemical application, mixing, storing
- Record and Review planting, spraying, harvesting schedules
Skills & Abilities
- Work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to work with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
- Observe safety and security procedures
- Plan and prioritize work
- Report to work on time consistently
- Complete work properly and timely
Work Conditions
- Typical Farm Exposures
- Dust, Pollen, Odors, Chemicals
- Varying Weather Conditions - Rain, Snow, Cold, Heat, Humidity
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 lbs.
- Rigorous Activity
- Extensive walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing
Other
- A Clean Driving record is needed to operate vehicles offsite (pickup supplies, etc.)
- Benefits available after 90 days.
- We are a Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Farm Labor - 2 years (Preferred)
License: Class C (Preferred)
DISCLAIMER: The Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of employees assigned to this position.