Farm Laborer

Description

ILS Farms is looking to add a full time Farm Laborer for our large central Kansas farm with state-of-the-art technology. Precision farming experience is beneficial. Class A or CDL helpful but not required.  Experience preferred.

Competitive wages with benefits and potential for growth. Enjoy daily challenges? This is for you.

Must be able to pass post offer employment testing. 

All interested individuals should apply online at www.ilsbeef.com/jobs, in person at 551A SW 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS or call 620-792-6166.

EOE

Summary:  To perform all activities involved in the farming operation in order to meet productivity and profitability objectives.  This includes planting, harvesting, and everyday maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate equipment to prepare ground for planting of crops.
• Operate equipment to sow crops on assigned plots and acreage.
• Operate equipment to apply fertilizer or pesticides on assigned plots or acreage.
• Changes oil, greases and makes limited repairs to farm equipment and machinery.
• Assists in the general repair and maintenance of farm buildings and storage facilities.
• Repair fences as needed.
• Oversee irrigation process and repair systems as needed.

Qualifications

Personal Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
• Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.

• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.                                                       
• Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability:  Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Math Ability:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.