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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to plant, fertilize, spray, cultivate, harvest, transport crops to elevator or storage area, move water truck, pump manure, loading and unloading grain at the storage facility and trucks, cleaning out grain bins by scooping and sweeping grain. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, equipment that utilizes GPS and auto-guidance systems, sprayers, combines, back-hoes, mowers, hay mower, and manure pump. Non CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Employees will operate the hog facility by removing deceased hogs from the facility to compost, loading and unloading hogs on semi truck trailers. Feedlot duties include running feed to cattle; installing, removing and repairing property borders until cattle is sold at the end of fall. Loading seed into planters; properly mixing chemicals; loading chemicals into sprayers; changing combine cutting heads; rouging fields and using hand tools to remove undesirable plant varieties, trash, and other objects from fields; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. Random drug testing may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure safe housing and work environments for all workers. Positive drug test results or refusal to comply with testing may result in termination of employment.

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:20 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Pirtle Farms & Associates, LLC

Location:

Water Valley, KY 42085

Worksite

Address:

9395 State Route 1529 E, Water Valley, KY 42085

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24337-511647

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/16/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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