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FLC Agricultural Equipment Operator in Gobles, Michigan
Reference the below state and job order # when inquiring about this position.
Originating state and job order # Michigan - 357098574
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 4/1/26-12/11/26. Must agree to 50 hr work week. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.
OPENINGS: 4
*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: *No experience required. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 75 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive walking, frequent stooping, extensive pushing and pulling, drug screen and driver requirements.
*JOB DUTIES: *Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Our farm utilizes seasonal help from spring planting through fall harvest. Employees will assist with all aspects of corn and alfalfa/grass production. Preparing the land for planting starts in March and then planting occurs from April until June. In the summer months, July to September, employees will participate by picking up rocks and maintaining the crops. In the fall, harvest and production would be September through November. Employees will be hauling and spreading manure to maintain and enrich the farms soil quality. Laborers are responsible for preparing, maintaining, cleaning, and operating all machinery used for the handling of the manure. Additional job duties may include fence maintenance (not erecting), spraying crops with a self propelled sprayer, fueling equipment, possible concrete repair to existing structures and assisting with livestock exposition. Other jobs or tasks workers may be asked to perform are: welding - stick and mig, operate torch, machinery maintenance and repair, upkeep farm/facility maintenance (cow barns), tire changes, truck maintenance (air brakes), tractor/skid steer/loader maintenance, ready machinery for planting/harvest. Electrical knowledge of equipment is helpful. No new structures will be erected. Workers may be asked to assist the farm owners with the delegation of tasks to others. These workers will not have managerial duties. Workers need ability to drive a silage truck, hook and unhook trailers and farm equipment/fieldwork implements, and conduct daily truck maintenance. Must be willing to learn to drive trucks on road and in fields, operate skid steer, tractor, wheel loader, and perform equipment maintenance. Non-CDL farm trucks will be loaded with livestock feed and driven from field back to the farm for storage. Also, be it known longs hours may apply and downtimes may apply as hours can fluctuate due to the weather and crop conditions. Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs/75yds. All jobs can be learned on the farm on day one. No experience is needed. Must be able to withstand the smell of manure. Must be willing to drive a tractor. Some truck driving skills, farm machinery mechanic skills, previous handson farm skills are extremely valuable and desired. Worker may be asked to use hand tools to complete daily tasks and responsibilities. This petition will be a staggered entry. Three (3) workers will be requested for April 1, 2026. One (1) worker will be requested for approximately July 17, 2026. All workers will leave approximately December 11, 2026- or there-abouts.
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BOARD ARRANGEMENTS: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers are able to prepare their own meals. The employer will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.
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