FARM HAND/LEAD

Job Description

Job Description

Spokane Produce, Inc - Who We Are:
Spokane Produce, Inc. is an independent family owned and operated company. We have been in business since the 1940's. We provide the finest quality products to grocery, restaurant, other wholesalers and government agencies with the highest level of customer service in the Northwest.

Spokane Produce is one of the few suppliers dedicated to taking the time and effort in developing a strong supplier/customer relationship on a long-term basis. At Spokane Produce, we believe we can provide our customers with an honest relationship, the finest quality fresh produce and related products combined with a superior level of customer service.

The quality of an organization is indeed the product of the people who make it all happen. Our success is due to our amazing team of employees. We are looking to add qualified talent to our dedicated and valued team.

What We Offer:
We offer competitive compensation starting at $20.00+ hourly depending on experience.
We offer a benefits package including medical/dental/vision/company paid life insurance. All insurance available first of the month after 60 days
Paid time off and Paid holidays
401k with employer match
Coverage under state sick leave
Employee Assistance Program
Paid on the job training
Job Stability
Opportunities for growth and advancement within our company – We do promote within
Employee discounts on in-house purchases

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for all daily operational activities associated with ranching/farming, maintenance of equipment, fence evaluation and repair, and care of animals (cattle, chickens, horses, and family dogs). Tasks vary from day to day and will change throughout the seasons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Must communicate with family owners on a regular basis
• Knowledge and care of livestock required
• Ability to complete minor repairs on farm equipment
• Diesel experience would be a definite plus
• The following listed duties and any other duties as assigned:
Animal Care:
-Equine care, 2x daily Morning/Night-Feed; clean stalls, check water stations, and shavings for bedding.
-Chicken care, 1x week fill feeder; check water station, discard old shavings and dump in compost pile. Apply new shavings to coop - approx. 1 bale of shavings. Dump out roosting pan.
-Cattle care, Feed according to head count and time of year. Get a head count weekly. Make sure there is always an accessible water source; check salt block/mineral lick. Make sure cattle are in good health and do not need veterinary assistance.
-Dog care, walk daily around 12PM, check water.
Fences:
-1x week-perimeter evaluation will be done to ensure safety of livestock; necessary repairs will be made. When checking fences, bring the following tools to repair sections with damage.
Operating Large Equipment:
Heavy machinery listed below will be used day to day on the job:
-Tractor
-Swather
-Bale Wagon
-Dump Truck
-Flatbed Pickup
-Snow Plow
-Fuel Truck
-Water Truck
-Semi with flatbed trailer
-Bulldozer
-Four-wheeler sprayer
Hay:
-During the summer months' alfalfa and grass hay will be produced. There are three separate locations that are farmed. One field is grass/alfalfa mix, another field is all meadow grass, and the last is premium irrigated alfalfa.
Irrigation:
-Irrigation lines will be placed in field to water the crop in rotations. Lines need to be placed in an organized manor. You cannot run every sprinkler head at once. Watering schedules adjust with the weather. Lines will be pulled approx. 1week from cutting to allow the ground to harden for heavy machinery.
Firewood:
-Firewood is cut and bundled to sell to military commissaries in conjunction with cleaning the property of dead trees.
Pesticide Law Research:
-A chemical handler's license will be needed, as there will be noxious weed spraying.
Tools:
-A basic knowledge of tools is required, including the use of power tools.
Snow Removal:
-Plowing at the Spokane Produce warehouse and floral building will be needed around loading docks and employee parking.
Landscaping:
-Mowing lawns and spraying for weeds will be weekly, or as needed. Weed-whacker around chicken coop, rake flower beds turning bark, and aerate lawn as needed. Pruning of bushes will take place in the fall.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including no marijuana as Spokane Produce, Inc. is a Federal Contractor
• Must be able to pass a ten-year criminal background check
Schedule:
• Selected candidate will work Wednesday through Sunday or Friday through Tuesday schedule each week
• Start time will be between 7 AM until 3:30 PM each scheduled workday
• Year-round work

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All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability or protected veteran status.