Farm Hand
About The Position
Farm Hands will record information about crops such as pesticide use. Farm Hands will dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand and harvest vegetables by hand and check every item to ensure it meets the farm’s standards while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold. Farm Hands will identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Farm Hands will inform the Farm Operations Manager of crop progress and will occasionally operate tractors and service farm machinery as needed. Farm Hands will also be required to adhere to agricultural workplace safety practices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience working in agriculture preferred.
- Experience operating tractors preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a soft criminal/background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a gaming license with Augustine Gaming Commission.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Planning and organizing
- Prioritizing
- Information gathering and information monitoring
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Customer service orientation
Responsibilities
- Harvest, dig, plant seeds and/or transplant seedlings by hand.
- Load agriculture products into trucks, boxes, and/or storage facilities.
- Wash produce and produce bins, keep cold storage rooms tidy.
- Assist with packing of Farm Box orders and distribution.
- Assist with field and date grove operations as needed under the direction of the Farm Operations Manager.
- Assist the Farm Operations Manager on tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
