Silver Lion Farms is looking for a dependable, responsible, and helpful Farmhand to join our Farm team in Ely, Nevada.
About Us: www.silverlionfarms.com
Our Retail Products: www.ru-well.com
About the Position
The Farmhand is a temporary to permanent role and will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential to the daily operations of the alfalfa farm. This role requires physical stamina, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work in various weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in farming, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Typical shift hours: Hours can vary but typically are Monday – Friday from 7 – 3:30 pm. Additional hours are required during our busy season, including occasional Saturdays and/or early evenings.
Location: This is an onsite position at our Ely, Nevada location at 30955 N. Alt, US-93, Ely, NV 89301 (Near the intersection of US Rt 93 & US Alt Route 93).
What we Offer
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Hourly pay starts at $20 per hour
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Shuttle Service from Ely to the farm
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After 90 days (If converted to regular full-time employee) 100% company-paid medical, dental insurance, & life insurance (vision insurance also provided)
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PTO
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401k Program
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Career Growth and Development opportunities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Assist with planting, monitoring, and harvesting crops.
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Apply fertilizers and other treatments as needed.
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Monitor crop health and report any issues to the farm manager.
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Assist with preparing and loading alfalfa crops for shipments.
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Operate and assist with the maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
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Assist with pivot irrigation tasks, including setting up, troubleshooting, repairing and monitoring proper irrigation flow and pivot systems.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm buildings, tools, and equipment.
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Assist with other farm-related tasks as required.
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Follow safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
Qualities
We are looking for positive and reliable team members who can take direction, have good communication skills, show up on time, are ready to work, and jump in to help other team members as needed.
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Strive for continuous improvement to increase productivity and efficiency
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Ability to quickly learn any new procedures or equipment necessary to complete assigned duties
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Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and safety in a farm environment
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Self-motivated individuals who demonstrate reliability, honesty, discretion, and integrity
Minimum Requirements:
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Must be 18 years old
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Must have reliable transportation to and from the farm (we offer daily shuttle service from Ely if needed)
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Previous experience in farming or a related field is preferred.
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Ability to safely operate farm machinery, equipment and tools.
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Physical ability to perform manual labor and work in various weather conditions.
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Silver Lion Farms is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Silver Lion Farms is an E-Verify participant. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
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