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Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Farm Worker in Holly Grove, Arkansas
This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4328963
Seasonal/Temporary work from 11/18/2024 - 3/1/2025
Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by the supervisor. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minimum of 6 months experience required. Must be able to obtain a driver\'s license within 30-90 days of hire. Commodities: Beef cattle and swine. Primary duties of workers will be to perform manual and machine tasks associated with grain and forage crops production. Workers will be expected to operate the necessary agricultural equipment (i.e., tractors) in order to plant cover crops for winter grazing. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, ATVs, power shears, chain saws, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Service machinery, trucks and trailers. Make in-field repairs. Service/repairs includes but is not limited to: lubricating grease points; inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, tire air pressures, belt and conveyer chain tensions, radiator and filter function, and brake performance; removing and replacing tires, wheels, bearings, belts, wear parts, filters, brake shoes, wheel seals, suspension parts, lights and lenses and chain or chain links. Examines animals for diseases and injuries. Assist with livestock vaccination. Apply routine medications. Tend to cuts and bruises. Spray livestock with insecticide. Assist with livestock castration. Clips, brand, or tag animals. Perform general herd care. Clear debris from fields and pens and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Must be able to lift 75lbs. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. Deductions will be taken for lost tools, misuse causing damage, and destruction of tools and equipment. Vehicles must be kept clean and deductions will be made for necessary cleaning, damage due to misuse, and reckless operations. General Specifications and Physical Requirements of the Job Work requires repetitive movements, and the majority of time is spent on ones feet. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Proper work attire is required.
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