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Job Summary Join our dynamic agricultural team as an Agricultural Production Worker, where your energy and expertise will drive the success of our farming operations. In this vital role, you will be actively involved in cultivating crops, caring for livestock, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal productivity. Your hands-on approach and passion for agriculture will contribute to sustainable farming practices and high-quality outputs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment, supporting the growth of healthy crops and animals while honing your skills in farm management and machinery operation. Duties Operate agricultural machinery including tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, and other farm equipment with precision and safety. Assist in planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting crops across various growing seasons. Provide attentive care for livestock and farm animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health. Perform routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, welding techniques, and mechanical knowledge. Manage manual handling tasks such as lifting heavy loads of feed or supplies safely and efficiently. Oversee animal husbandry practices to ensure proper breeding, health management, and overall well-being of livestock. Supervise or assist with farm staff in daily operations, ensuring safety standards are met during all activities. Maintain accurate records related to crop production cycles, animal care logs, equipment maintenance schedules, and safety procedures. Implement irrigation plans to optimize water use for crops while adhering to environmental standards. Support greenhouse or horticultural activities when applicable, including plant propagation and pest control. Skills Proven experience in farming or agricultural production with a strong understanding of crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Supervising experience in managing team members or farm crews effectively. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, agricultural tractors, power tools, and specialized farm machinery safely. Mechanical knowledge for repairing agricultural machinery and performing routine maintenance tasks. Skilled in welding and other equipment repair techniques to troubleshoot issues on-site. Familiarity with livestock management practices including animal handling and health monitoring. Knowledge of safety standards related to agricultural production to ensure a secure working environment. Experience with irrigation systems, greenhouse operations, horticulture practices, and outdoor work environments. Basic math skills for measuring inputs like fertilizer or feed quantities accurately. Strong manual handling skills for lifting heavy objects or moving livestock safely. Ability to perform heavy lifting regularly while maintaining proper ergonomic techniques. Experience with maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) procedures for farm equipment and infrastructure. Knowledge of animal husbandry principles specific to various types of livestock including equine (horses). Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and other manual equipment essential for daily tasks on the farm. This role is paid and offers an engaging environment where your passion for agriculture can flourish while making a tangible impact on sustainable farming efforts!

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Agriculture:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person