What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Laborer\Farm Hand position at CPF Ag, Inc.?
Seeking an agricultural farm worker who will assist in all seasons of corn and soybean production. Strong mechanical skills are needed to help maintain semi trucks and other equipment. Class A CDL will be paid at a higher rate.
This person will help service and repair trucks and equipment and operating equipment used for planting, spraying, and harvesting crops. During the off season other responsibilities will include mowing and general shop labor. Clean driving record and drug testing will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Service and repair trucks and equipment
- Work long hours in the spring and fall.
- Must be able to operate large scale farm equipment safely.
- Maintain cleanliness in the shop, trucks, and equipment.
- Must be able to perform any farm tasks delegated to them.
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
- Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and equipment and report any problems or damage to management.
- Ensure safety of all employees and equipment in shop and on job sites.
Skills Required:
- Must be able to operate all types of farm and heavy equipment.
- Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.
- Able to work overtime.
- Able to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts when needed.
- Must be able to operate equipment with guidance or autosteer.
- CDL not required but useful.
Preferred:
- Able to operate heavy equipment.
- 3-5 years of farming experience is preferred.
- High School diploma or Equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Have CDL or willing to obtain one.
Additional Requirements:
- Clean driving record is required to be insured.
- Drug test is required to start employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24