Farm Labour Job Description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2022-25396 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 11, 2022 TO JULY 25, 2022. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Department of Agriculture, PA Farm Show and Expo Center, is looking for candidates for Temporary, Full-Time Laborers to support upcoming shows. As part of the Farm Show staff, you will assist in the operation and maintenance of the 24-acre building in Harrisburg, the one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania Farm Show!

Duties of a Farm Show Laborer Employee are many and varied. It is difficult to apply a degree of importance to the different tasks because all jobs performed contribute to the completeness and efficiency of operation at the Farm Show Complex. Will be responsible to help setup, maintain and teardown for the various types of events held at the complex. Maintain complex grounds and facility buildings with regards to trash and custodial functions, general maintenance, meeting and banquet setups, grounds keeping and snow removal.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment.
* Work hours:
* 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Thursday-Monday
* 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Thursday-Monday
* 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

* This position is temporary, full-time without benefits. 40 hours a week.

* Hours increased to meet show needs. Shift hours change, mandatory and holiday overtime work required to maintain 24/7 operational needs.
* ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE - REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK DURING EMERGENCIES AND OFFICE CLOSINGS.
* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* No previous experience or training required.

Additional Requirements:

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
* Your application must include a cover letter and resume. (if requested on the JPF)
* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Level: Pipeline
Job Type: Hourly Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: California, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $15.70 - 17.45/hr
Sign-On Bonus : $2,000

Benefits information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Lift/handle live birds
• Gathering eggs and complete sanitation and inventory
• Maintaining proper feed and water lines
• Ensuring product safety and quality
• Cleanliness a housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 16 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Meat processing experience
• Poultry farm experience
• Other farming experience
• Production experience
• Work history in the last 12 months

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

The Department of Viticulture & Enology (V&E) is an academic department in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) and is part of the Agricultural Experiment Station at UC Davis. The V&E vineyards are special facilities devoted to the cultivation of grapevines for research, the teaching of field-based viticulture practices, and for the production of grapes to be used for the Enology classes throughout the academic year, along with use for the extension of knowledge to industry stakeholders.

Under supervision, responsible for providing skilled and semi-skilled agricultural vineyard field support for research and teaching projects, including performing general nursery duties of the vines; performing specialized cultural work such as irrigating, applying insecticides, herbicide and fertilizers; perform pruning, suckering, leafing, harvest, disking; and operating farm equipment such as tractors, fork lifts, and all-terrain vehicles at vineyard facilities in Davis and Oakville.
Salary Range

$18.90/hr. - $22.48/hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

UC Davis

Union Representation

SX

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

10/27/2022

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
* Stoop, bend and stand for prolonged periods of time.
* Sit for two hours or more at one time operating field equipment.
* Perform repetitious field work.- Walk on uneven terrain, including plowed ground.
* Work in the field under hot, uncomfortable conditions.
* Skills to drive farm vehicles, operate tractors and operate hand tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Flexibility and willingness to accommodate seasonal needs and department requests for support to include nights, pre-dawn hours, and weekends.
* Work flexible schedule to meet operational need.
* CA Driver's License to drive to work site.
* UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

Minimum Education/Experience:

* A minimum of one year of experience in pruning and vine training of many diverse collections of vines including wild grape species, rootstocks, wine and table grapes.
* Experience with grapevine canopy management, including suckering, leafing, planting, wire movement, trellis repair, and harvesting of grapes.
* A minimum of one year of agricultural experience to operate agricultural equipment including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, and specialized farm equipment such as hedging equipment, sprayers for pesticides and herbicides, weed abatement implements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

* Comfortable with a varied schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Must be willing to work variable days (including weekends), hours, and locations as required to meet business needs.
* Skills to follow oral and written instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferred License/Certification:

Preferred Education/Experience:

* Experience installing and repairing drip irrigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

* Bilingual in English/Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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