General farmworker

Work description

General worker needed for cattle, crawfish, pasture, rice and ryegrass/hay farm. Work includes tractor driving, field prep, water maint, fertilize, plant and harvest of crops. Hauling and feeding hay, assist in calving, clean stalls, water and feed, assist with gates, count heads and brand. Field prep includes operating farm equipment, manual shovel work and hoeing of weeds, spot spraying treatments and general farm labor. Load and unload. May operate motorized crawfish boat and/or walk/push boat. Crawfishing involves manually cutting up of fish bait, set traps, bait and check traps. Grade, wash, sack and ice crawfish for shipment, make and repair traps as needed. Pickup/deliver crawfish as required. May deliver crop to coolers or market. Help repair and maintain barn, bins, buildings, cattle, corrals, equip., farm, fences, fields, levees, pastures, ponds, properties, roads, shed, shop, and water troughs. Worker must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. M-F, some Sat/Sun, work in excess of 40 hours may vary. Employees may be compensated above the stated hourly wage, this decision to pay above the prevailing hourly wage will be made by the employer, basing this decision on factors that include the individual recipient's performance and work history. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray and related chemicals and pesticides, etc. may affect workers’ ability to perform the job. Employer may require post hire, random, upon suspicion or post accident drug testing, all at no cost to employee. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Job includes stooping, lifting and working outside in inclement weather. Must have 3 mo exp in similar position.