Job Duties:
Ginner/Press-Workers must be able to monitor and adjust equipment and controls. Some controls maybe touch screen controls. Maintain machinery and equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or do minor repairs when necessary, using hand and power tools while being 30 feet in the air. Must not be afraid of heights. Replace defective parts components or systems. Worker must be able to walk, bend and sit for long period of times. Work is done in all kinds of weather (from extreme heat, rain and extreme cold). Forklift- Workers must have 3 months experience in operating tractor and driving a forklift with bale clamps. Workers will check and maintain proper fluid levels and refill propane tanks. Workers may also operate tractors and loaders. * Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to effectively communicate with management and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. ** ** The ability of an employee to safely operate machinery will be left to the discretion of management. In case of wreck and/or work-related injuries, Workman’s Compensation will require worker to be drug tested. All drug testing will occur at employer’s expense.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment. Valid Drivers License required if asked to drive vehicles. Workers may be required to workday and/or night shift. Work begins at assigned time depending on what shift, day, or night. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Workers must not have any physical limitations that would prevent them from climbing up or down stairs and/or ladders. Workers must be able to work all day standing up. Workers should expect periods of little/no work and hour and days will vary due to weather conditions beyond the employers control and daily hours may be extended due to harvesting demands. Workers must have multi- limb coordination ability while standing and walking for long periods. Workers will make repetitive movements, extensive sitting, walking, lifting, repetitive movements, pushing and pulling, and stooping.