Farmhand

Summary:

The Farmhand plays a vital supporting role in the daily operations of the farm. This entry-level position assists with a wide range of farm tasks including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and maintaining crops and farm infrastructure. The Farmhand is expected to follow instructions closely, be willing to learn, and contribute to a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in agriculture, with opportunities to develop farming skills over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting crops
• Help set up and maintain irrigation systems under supervision
• Operate basic farm tools and machinery as directed
• Monitor crop health and report signs of pests or disease
• Perform general farm maintenance duties such as cleaning, equipment upkeep, and organizing supplies
• Follow all safety procedures and work in accordance with farm protocols
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• No prior experience required—training provided on the job
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to take direction and work independently or as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labor for extended periods
• Interest in farming, agriculture, or working outdoors
• Basic understanding of tools and machinery is a plus
• Punctual, dependable, and respectful of farm rules and procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

a high school diploma, and hands-on farming experience

Language Ability:

Ability to communicate well in English.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Physical Demands:

Prolonged standing, heavy lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, operating machinery, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and often performing repetitive tasks, 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.