Farmworker

Work description

SOC 45-2093 — 100% of work performed. The employee will begin by hauling grain from barley, wheat and pulse crop operations, then transition into supporting the raising of newborn calves and cattle, with work centered on day-to-day livestock care and crop support across the season. During the summer months, the work will expand to include general farm duties such as repairing fences and farm buildings, while continuing livestock handling tasks that include assisting with calving, weighing, castrating, and cleaning housing areas to maintain a workable environment for the animals. The employee will also carry out record keeping and participate in routine herd health and care activities by administering medications and giving vaccinations or insecticides as appropriate, along with daily duties such as cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas. In addition, the employee will operate tractors and equipment to support seeding, planting, and harvesting in the barley and wheat fields, coordinating crop and livestock work as needed throughout the operation. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer. Must possess a valid, standard, non-commercial driver's license (e.g., Class C, D, R, E, F or 3 depending on state). (Commodities: barley, wheat, pulse crop, Livestock: Cow/Calf)