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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Perform duties like, drive & operate farm machinery to plant, till soil, cultivate, harvest, irrigate, and store grain crops such as Soybean, Corn, and Wheat. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc sprayer and drill to tractor. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate tractors for discing, hipping, planting, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area, on farm and drive semis delivering grain to the local mills and grain terminals, off the farm (no CDL required). Workers will be responsible for doing minor repairs on machinery and operating of grain bin facilities. Workers will do pre-harvest grain bin maintenance. Duties will be to inspect inside of bin. Checking for birds’ nests, cracked belts, rough sounds in the motor, and any divots in the track. Inspect the outside of bins, making sure the door is sealing properly with no visible gaps. Inspect ladders and steps for loose bolts, broken ladder rungs, and clear them of all obstructions. Workers will also inspect fan and heater. Workers will examine and listen to machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines, and equipment for operational defects. Workers will dismantle defective units, repair or replace, using hand/shop tools. Workers will replace components, such as carburetors, fuel pumps, generators, ignitions points, and spark plugs. Reassembles, adjusts, and lubricates machines and equipment to ensure efficient operation. May install, repair, and wiring of motors to maintain electrical system. Workers may be asked to do carpentry work using supplied hand/work owner tools. ATV side by side, bulldozer, plasma, cutter, drill, lathe, air seeder, twin row planter, single row planter, 3 pt. drill, field cultivators, Kelley tool, land plain, dirt buggy, dike plow, roller, mower, 3 pt. blade, grain cart, roll a cone, chisel plow, multi grater, , misc. hand tools. May drive workers to/from work locations and to grocery store.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older per liability insurance requirements. Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment at employers expense. Knowledge of Agricultural Field work due to safety reasons related to possible equipment injury, heat stroke possibility, and food safety. A valid Drivers' License is required to transport workers to fields and grocery store. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Worker must be able to lift 75 100 lbs. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. Workers must not have any physical limitations that would prevent them from performing duties of job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Number of Hours Per Week:

58

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Walter R Rice Farms, Inc.

Location:

Batesville, MS 38606

Worksite

Address:

Hwy 51, Batesville, MS 38606

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25345-476277

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $8.59 per hour

Date Posted:

12/18/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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