Farm Hand

Augustine Casino • Coachella, CA

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About The Position

Farm Hands perform hands-on crop production and harvest work. They record information about crops, including pesticide use; dig and plant seeds or transplant seedlings by hand; and harvest and inspect vegetables to ensure they meet farm standards, discarding items that do not. They identify plants, pests, and weeds to help determine pesticide and fertilizer selection and application. Farm Hands report crop progress to the Farm Operations Manager, occasionally operate tractors, and service farm machinery as needed. They follow agricultural workplace safety practices.

The role also includes loading agricultural products, washing produce and bins, maintaining tidy cold-storage rooms, packing Farm Box orders, and assisting with distribution and field and date grove operations under the Farm Operations Manager’s direction. Other duties may be assigned. A high school diploma or GED and agricultural work experience are preferred; tractor-operating experience is also preferred. A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a soft criminal/background check, and ability to obtain and maintain a gaming license with the Augustine Gaming Commission are required. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Tribal Law, with verification required when claiming preference. The employer states it is an equal opportunity employer within the scope of Indian Preference.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a soft criminal/background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a gaming license with the Augustine Gaming Commission.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Information gathering and information monitoring skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience working in agriculture preferred.
• Experience operating tractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record crop information, including pesticide use.
• Dig and plant seeds and/or transplant seedlings by hand.
• Harvest vegetables by hand, inspect items against farm standards, and discard items that do not meet those standards.
• Identify plants, pests, and weeds to help determine pesticide and fertilizer selection and application.
• Inform the Farm Operations Manager of crop progress.
• Occasionally operate tractors and service farm machinery as needed.
• Follow agricultural workplace safety practices.
• Load agricultural products into trucks, boxes, and/or storage facilities.
• Wash produce and produce bins and keep cold-storage rooms tidy.
• Assist with packing Farm Box orders and distribution.
• Assist with field and date grove operations as needed under the Farm Operations Manager’s direction.
• Assist the Farm Operations Manager with tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed