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This job expired on September 06, 2020

Farm Hand Heifer USA

  • Date Posted July 08, 2020
  • Location Perryville, AR
  • Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
  • Job type Part-Time
Company description

At Heifer USA, we believe there is both a need and an opportunity to look at farming differently. As farm sizes have grown, so has rural poverty. Barriers to entry in the industry are deterring interest for potential farmers, while consumers are becoming more conscientious about the origins of their food. In order to create a healthy future for farmers and consumers, farming in the United States has to be sustainable in every sense of the word. We help small-scale farmers grow by investing alongside them, providing technical support, and connecting them with a community to build businesses that deliver living incomes and care for the environment long-term.

 

We invite you to  join our team of highly passionate changemakers, committed to protecting the planet and delivering quality food and jobs across the country.

Job description DESCRIPTION

 

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

FUNCTION
The Farm Hand position is an hourly as needed position for farm tasks such as catching chickens for processing, building fences, removing old fences, and pine tree removal.

The total work hours will be less than 20 hours per week. This position requires a lot of flexibility because the hiring manager will call as tasks come up (hours can be from morning to late evening). Chicken catching tasks occur every 6 (six) weeks from 8 pm – 11 pm tentatively, and other tasks such as fence clearing, chain saw work, general farm maintenance may be needed during the week.

Multiple people will be hired for this position to ensure tasks are completed as needed. This position is termed and will conclude at the end of this year; however, it can be re-established if needed.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS
Honest, Strong work ethic, Reliable.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
A. 
Farm Labor (100%)

  • Complete labor assignments such as fence clearing, chain saw work, fence building, chicken catching, and general farm maintenance.
  • Adhere to animal welfare standards.
  • Safely operate tools and equipment.
Minimum Requirements
  1. Must be of legal working age
  2. Be in a good physical condition
  3. Must show up on time and complete task with minimal supervision
  4. Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly
  5. Willing to work in the evening and into the night
  6. Willing to work in varying weather conditions
  7. Able to provide own transportation to and from work
  8. Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

  1. High School diploma or GED

Most Critical Proficiencies

  1. Reliable
  2. Excellent work ethic
  3. Ability to respectfully work with a diverse staff

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

  1. Must be physically able to complete a wide variety of manual labor
  2. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
  3. Ability to take direction and execute tasks as directed
Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions
This job expired on September 06, 2020
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