Farm Worker / River Bend Farms Partnership

Skill level 1. ROW CROP/HAY PRODUCTION: Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, etc. Workers may also drive and operate machinery to cut, tedder and roll grass hay. Attach farm implements such as discs, planters and drills to tractor and drive tractor In field to till soil and plant/cultivate crops. Perform variety of other duties such as harvesting crops, lubricating and repairing farm machinery, bush hogging and cleaning up fields, and unloading grain onto conveyors to storage bins and elevators. Workers may also participate in daily chores such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning grain systems and storage, organizing shop and sheds, and washing trucks and equipment. Prior experience with row crops and hay operations is a plus, specifically experience operating GPS equipment, tractors, and semi-trucks. Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred. John Deere equipment knowledge requested but not required. Alternative Work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, cutting wood, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tools & equipment, and other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing, clearing, and painting of fences / barns. Assisting in livestock operation, duties may include, but limited to, feeding, moving from paddock to paddock, sorting, backgrounding calves, and manure removal. Workers may also participate in daily chores such as mowing, weed eating, cleaning and organizing shops and sheds, and washing trucks and equipment. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed above and only after the first week guarantee is metGeneral Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Downtime: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Workers may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.

Created: 2025-11-27