What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Laborer position at Preferred Capital Management?
We are seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as a farm laborer. This role is essential in supporting the daily operations of our crop farm as well as a feed to finish hog operation and cattle operation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture and a willingness to learn various farming techniques while contributing to the overall success of our farm.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain farm equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Perform heavy lifting tasks related to planting, harvesting, and transporting crops.
- Assist with tasks related to tiling work.
- Assist in the daily care and feeding of livestock.
- Ensure the care for all animals on site is upheld to the highest standards
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the farm facilities and equipment
Skills
- Basic skills in equipment repair to ensure machinery is functioning properly.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as part of daily tasks.
- Experience with cattle preferred.
- Experience working with swine preferred.
- CDL or ability to obtain one
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight of up to 50 pounds. Position requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Frequently required, for extended periods of time, to stand, walk, stoop, reach with hands and arms, kneel, bend at the waist, climb, perform repetitive motions, and communicate.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee has exposure to dust, animal dander and odor. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Dust masks and hearing protection will be provided as needed.
Competencies
- Respect and care for animals.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work effectively on a team and be self-motivated.
- Demonstrates initiative and time-management skills.
- Safety oriented
- Regular and consistent attendance
- A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Le Center, MN 56057 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Le Center, MN 56057: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
