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Farm Hand
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$37,338 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE REVELANT EXPERIENCE
- Hiring farm laborers to help with cattle, and farm duties. This is a family owned farm that operates in the Rustburg area. If you are looking for a job that is rewarding and different, Look no further! This is NOT an office 9-5. Any individual with Farm experience is encouraged to apply! Pay will be based off of experience.
- Must have your own transportation and be on time.
- Job Responsibilities Identify sick animals and treat as necessary.
Maintain Livestock Inventory Schedule Feeding and Processing Duties Competencies Team Work :
Ability to work with diverse mix of employees and owner. Problem Solving- Ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature. Communications
- Have the ability to communicate in a concise and relevant manner Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to perform this job with excellence
Experience:
AT LEAST 1
- year of actual experience working with livestock.
Education :
No specific education required. AG skills : Employees will be operating tractors, TMR mixers, trucks, skid steers, post drivers, wheel loaders, and other various equipment to complete tasks. Employees will be processing/sorting cattle, hauling cattle from farm to farm, treating sick cattle, and feeding cattle. Employees will be assisting with planting and harvesting corn silage and small grain crops. Employees will be tasked with repairing and maintaining fences, barbwire, woven wire, and high tensil. Employees will be spreading manure on crop and pastureland. Employees will be disking and preparing land to plant crops. Employees will be cutting, raking, and bailing round and square hay and removing it from fields during spring and fall seasons. Employees will be removing waste and cleaning cattle working facilities. Employees will be using hand tools such as shovels and rakes to complete various tasks throughout the operation. Employees will be covering and uncovering bunker silos with plastic and tires. Employees will be mowing grass and weed trimming around driveways and buildings. Employees will be bush hogging. Employees will be using chainsaws and pole saws to clear limbs and trees from fences and edges of crop fields. Employees will be pressure washing and cleaning equipment, trucks, and livestock trailers. Employees will be cleaning water tanks for livestock and cleaning feed troughs. Employees will be removing dead cattle from pens and preparing them for disposal.Licenses/Certificates :
Must have Drivers License; CDL license NOT required but a plus. Familiarity with agriculture : Must have knowledge and experience with livestock.Adaptability:
Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.Attendance and Punctuality :
Ability to consistently be at work and on time.Dependability:
Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.Analytical Ability :
Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness and persistence.Ethics:
Ability to treat all people with respect; promote a harassment-free environment; uphold organizational values.Judgment:
Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decision.Quality Management:
Ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one's work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work. Work Environment- Job will involve working outdoors, with travel throughout business environment interacting with owner, staff, field personnel.
Work Schedule :
Job Requires to work weekends and long hours at certain times during the season. If you feel that you meet these requirements and can get the job done, we encourage you to apply.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $15.00 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with cattle?Experience:
Cattle Working:
1 year (Required) Farm machinery: 1 year (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance