Farm Worker/Laborer

Farm Worker/Laborer at RAM Nutrient Applications, LLC in Iowa Falls, IA.

Employees will perform general winter-related maintenance during the winter months on the farming sites. Furthermore, employees will be expected to remove snow from farm site and roads, as well as performing maintenance on tractors for snow removal during the winter months. Employees will also be expected to use and operate a truck with a snow blade and a sander, as well as driving a tractor mounted snow-blower and will use shovels for snow removal. Employees will be expected to perform maintenance on said equipment. In addition, once the spring months arrive, workers will assist in the beginning stages of crop production, including the pre-planting activities and planting of crops such as corn and soybeans.

Workers will perform general tasks such as tilling fields, preparing fields for planting, and weeding/fertilizing crops. Workers will engage in the application of fertilizer and pesticide solutions on crops to protect against insects, fungus, and weed growth. Workers will operate machinery such as tractors and planter tractors for grain production. Employees must also be able to withstand working long hours in and around strong fertilizer odors, including manure, and be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.

Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends May 15, 2027.

Pay is $19.52 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.