Farm Worker

Job Seekers If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. Position: Requirements: A minimum of two months verifiable experience is required. Workers must be able to obtain their driver's license within 30-90 days of hire. Workers will perform manual and physical work requiring extensive pushing, pulling, sitting or walking, frequent stooping, bending over and movements might be repetitive. Job duties include lifting of agricultural tools and equipment that weigh up to 60lbs. Most work is performed mostly outdoors, and workers will be exposed to extreme cold temperatures and severe weather conditions like blizzards and snow. No texting and use of cellphone during working hours, while operating machinery, equipment and driving vehicles. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Being under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol while on duty, at the worksite, or the employer provided housing, or employer equipment and/or vehicles will lead to immediate termination. Smoking is prohibited in all farm buildings, vehicles, housing, and near equipment. These measures are essential to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment. All tools are provided by the employer. Job description: Job duties include but are not limited to: Operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops. Feeding, watering, herding, castrating, branding, weighing, catching and loading cattle. Examining animals to detect diseases, injuries and ensure that they are in optimal health. Assisting in birthing, administering medications, vaccinations, or insecticide. Monitor corn stalk fields for grazing purposes and determine whether mother cows and calves should move to new grazing fields. Move animals between pens, pastures and barns as directed Load/unload feed, supplies, and bedding materials. Assist in preparation of pastures, feedlots, and animal facilities for seasonal changes. Operate tractors, skid steers, and other farm equipment to haul feed, manure, and supplies Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Ongoing maintenance includes cleaning, maintaining and repair of equipment, various workshop tasks as well as maintenance of general buildings. Maintain and repair fencing. Ensure humane handling of animals Anticipated hours of work per week: 48 hours per week Schedule: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Mon to Sat Anticipated period of employment: 9/20/26 to 7/1/27 Application deadline: 2/9/2027 Job location: Holyoke, Colorado Pay: $20.02 Per Hour ****** Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers. ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information.