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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

SS Farms engages in seeding, planting, cultivating, and harvesting row crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. Additionally, SS Farms manages a herd of 250 head of bred cattle. The peak agricultural season necessitates a substantial increase in labor to meet the demands of planting, cultivation, harvesting, and livestock care. Despite our best efforts to recruit and retain local workers, we have been unable to secure a sufficient number of qualified individuals willing and available to perform this physically demanding and seasonal work. The temporary workers we seek under the H-2A program are essential to maintaining our production schedule and ensuring the success of our farm operation. These positions are seasonal and will not extend beyond the designated agricultural season. We are committed to complying with all applicable labor laws and program requirements, including providing approved housing, transportation, and fair wages. Job Title: 45-2093.00: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals March - September: Duties will include: • Equipment Maintenance: Perform maintenance and basic repairs on combines, tractors, grain carts, and semi-trucks to ensure machinery is in proper working condition for harvest operations. • Field & Crop Preparation: Field preparation for corn, wheat, and soybeans involves crucial steps like soil testing for nutrients (N, P, K) and pH, residue management, tillage (or no-till) for seedbed creation, incorporating cover crops/amendments, clearing debris, and ensuring proper moisture and planting depth for germination, often using crop rotation to manage pests and improve soil health, with specific needs for each crop like soybean inoculants • Grain Handling: Operate combines to harvest crops. Drive tractors pulling grain carts to transport harvested grain from the combine to awaiting semi-trucks. Operate semi-trucks or assist with loading grain into semi-trucks, which will then haul grain to on-farm storage bins or the local grain elevator. • Cattle & Fence Preparation: Inspect and repair fencing in preparation for moving cattle to new pastures following harvest. October - December: Harvest will be in full operation, and duties will include: • Daily Cattle Checks: Use a pickup truck or service truck to check cattle daily, ensuring they have adequate feed, water, and are in good health. • Fencing Maintenance: Continue maintenance and repair of fencing as needed to contain and protect livestock. • Calving Assistance: Assist with late-season calving, including tagging newborn calves, monitoring the health and well-being of cows and calves, and providing any necessary assistance to ensure animal safety. • Harvest Operations: Continue to operate combines, tractors with grain carts, and assist with grain transport and unloading. Driving Duties SS Farms LLC is a row crop (corn, soybeans, and wheat) and livestock operation located in rural Central Missouri. Given the size and spread of our operation, driving is an essential skill required of all farm employees. Workers must be capable of operating vehicles and equipment safely to: • Pick up agricultural parts and supplies from various vendors • Deliver grain to local elevators • Assist in transporting grain from the field to on-farm grain bins Due to the rural setting and scale of operations, the ability to drive farm equipment and on-road vehicles is critical to maintaining efficient harvest and operational logistics.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

1. Per the DOL, the Employer will reimburse the Worker for inbound travel, sustenance, or other DOL-allowable expenses only upon the Worker completing 50% of the contract. 2. Workers must perform their assigned work carefully and work in accordance with the provisions of the work contract. Sloppy work will not be tolerated. 3. Workers must report at the assigned time and place each workday as directed by the Employer or Employers representatives. 4. Workers may not take unauthorized breaks from work. Should the Worker need a break, he/she will immediately contact the Employer or Employers representative. 5. Workers may not leave an assigned work area without the permission of the Employer or Employers representative. 6. Workers may not enter the Employer's premises without authorization. 7. Workers may not begin work before the scheduled starting time or continue working after the stopping time unless authorized by the Employer/Employers representative.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

The Bracero Group

Company Name:

SS Farms LLC

Location:

Sweet Springs, MO 65351

Worksite

Address:

12649 Hildalgo Dr., Sweet Springs, MO 65351

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26012-550708

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/2/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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