Farm Worker

Descripción del trabajo

Workers will perform general agricultural work, primarily assisting with routine maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and preparation of farm machinery and equipment used in crop production. Duties include changing oil and filters, greasing and lubricating tractors, combines, planters, and other agricultural equipment, checking fluid levels, washing and cleaning machinery, replacing basic parts as directed, inspecting equipment for wear, organizing tools, and cleaning and maintaining farm shops and equipment storage areas. During winter months, workers will prepare agricultural machinery and equipment for the upcoming planting season. Duties include inspecting, servicing, cleaning, and preparing tractors, planters, and other equipment for spring fieldwork. During spring planting season, workers will assist with operating tractors and other agricultural equipment, transporting equipment between farm locations, preparing machinery for field operations, and performing routine maintenance as needed. Workers may also assist with transporting harvested corn between farm locations and on-farm grain storage facilities as needed. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Work schedules may vary depending on weather conditions, planting schedules, and agricultural needs. All duties are performed in connection with the employer's farming operation.