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Farm Production Assistant
Local farm, in Dayton NV, is hiring for production assistants. Primary farm operations consist of soil & hydroponic vegetable production, as well as poultry for free-range egg production and tilapia aquaculture production.
Production Assistants primary job tasks are as follows:
Seeding
Transplanting
pruning/defoliating
trellising
harvesting
produce washing
produce packing
general clean up
poultry feeding
egg washing & packing
Qualified individuals possess previous experience in fast paced work environments, excelling through efficiency. Appropriate previous experience includes warehouse picking, fast casual restaurant kitchens, landscape companies & farm work. All applicants must be capable of following food safety protocols. This position is full-time, but seasonal. Season ends by November. Work schedule is either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, to be determined by personnel manager at time of employment.
Applicants must be capable of the following:
Lift 30 lbs constantly
Lift 50 lbs occasionally
Lift 30 lbs overhead
Walk constantly
Crouch or kneel for extended periods of time
Exhibit fine motor control constantly
Read & understand safety warnings & protocols
Possess good quality vision & hearing skills
Work diligently while exposed to elements including high temperature & humidity
Repetitiously climb up and down ladders safely
This position pays $11-13 per hour depending on previous experience.
Interested applicants are asked to answer the following in their response:
1. In your previous work history, what work have you done that would be defined as fast-paced?
2. Why are you interested in working in Agriculture?
3. Can you work Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday?
Ag is hard work. If you're not looking for an honest day of hard work, please don't waste our time or yours.
