AES Farm Laborer

$18.74 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $16.29 - $20.37 Per hour AES Farm Laborer (Suppressed)

Occupation:

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Location:

Stewartsville, MO - 64490 Positions available: 6 Job #: 13814256

Posted:

12/08/2025

Updated:

12/08/2025

Expires:

07/21/2026 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 6 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Temporary Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 6 workers needed from 2/20/2026 - 12/19/2026. Multiple contract dates available. Alternative start date(s) include: 06/01/2026 (2 workers). The exact start date and/or number of workers may vary based on weather, crop conditions or other factors.

Crops/Commodities:

soybeans, cattle, corn, row crops. Perform manual and/or mechanized duties associated with the breeding, care, and raising of livestock on a ranch. Feed and water livestock. Rotate animals between pastures. Herd livestock to pasture for grazing. Herd animals into corral and/or stall. Manually restrain animal. Maintain/repair fences used to contain herd animals. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Drive tractors, operate other mechanized farm equipment for planting and harvesting duties. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm /field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Perform routine service on equipment (e.g. maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., hay rake, mower) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may transport other workers. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. This job requires a minimum of 6 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a diversified crop farm or livestock farm or ranch handling both manual and mechanized tasks including field crop production and harvesting activities associated with production of soybeans, cattle and row crops. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use. Workers with clean driving record and/or insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles. Employer guarantees to offer employment for a minimum of 3/4 of the workdays of the total specified period beginning with the workers first day, free housing provided to workers recruited from beyond the commuting area, transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier.