What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Farmworker position at Ben Link Farms, LLC.?
General worker needed for horse breeding operation. Equine duties include assist with horse breeding, semen collection, grooming and handling horses, stable attendant, tractor driving, water and feed horses, and overall equine care during horse breeding season. Help plant, maintain, and/or harvest various field crops as needed. Operate farm equipment. Help repair and maintain barn, buildings, corrals, equip, farm, fences, fields, gates, horse ground upkeep, horse stalls, pastures, ponds, properties, roads, shed, shop and water troughs. Load, haul and unload hay bales. Mow and weed eat grass. Worker must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. M-F, some Sat/Sun, work in excess of 40 hours may vary. Employees may be compensated above the stated hourly wage, this decision to pay above the prevailing hourly wage will be made by the employer, basing this decision on factors that include the individual recipient's performance and work history. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray and related chemicals and pesticides, etc may affect workers ability to perform the job. Employer may require post hire, random, upon suspicion or post accident drug testing, all at no cost to employee. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Job involves stooping, lifting and working outside in inclement weather. Must have 3 mo exp in similar position.
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