Hiring For Agricultural Worker

Job Description

Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend to livestock. They perform physical labor and operate machinery under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.DutiesAgricultural workers typically do the following:

• Harvest and inspect crops by hand
• Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps
• Operate and service farm machinery and tools
• Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds
• Move shrubs, plants, and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors
• Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards, and hutches
• Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases
• Use brands, tags, or tattoos to mark livestock in order to identify ownership and grade
• Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures

The following are examples of types of agricultural workers:Agricultural equipment operatorsuse a variety of farm equipment to plow and sow seeds, as well as maintain and harvest crops. They may use tractors, fertilizer spreaders, balers, combines, threshers, and trucks. These workers also operate machines such as conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners, and dryers. Workers may make adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.Animal breedersuse their knowledge of genetics and animal science to select and breed animals that will produce offspring with desired traits and characteristics. For example, they breed chickens that lay more eggs, pigs that produce leaner meat, and sheep with more desirable wool. Others breed and raise cats, dogs, and other household pets.To know which animals to breed and when to breed them, animal breeders keep detailed records. Breeders note animals health, size, and weight, as well as the amount and quality of the product they produce. Animal breeders also track the traits of animals offspring.Some animal breeders may consult with farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers about their livestock.Crop, nursery, and greenhouse farm workers and laborersperform numerous tasks related to growing and harvesting grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other crops. They plant, seed, prune, irrigate, and harvest crops, and pack and load them for shipment.Farm workers also apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops. They repair fences and some farm equipment.Nursery and greenhouse workers prepare land or greenhouse beds for growing horticultural products such as trees, plants, flowers, and sod. They also plant, water, prune, weed, and spray the plants. They may cut, roll, and stack sod; stake trees; tie, wrap, and pack plants to fill orders; and dig up or move field-grown shrubs and trees.Farm and ranch animal farm workerscare for live animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, poultry, finfish, shellfish, and bees. These animals usually are raised to supply meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, or honey.These farm workers may feed, herd, brand, weigh, and load animals. They also keep records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides.Many workers clean and maintain animal housing areas every day. On dairy farms, animal farm workers operate milking machines.Personality and InterestsAgricultural workers typically have an interest in theBuildingandOrganizinginterest areas, according to theHolland Codeframework. The Building interest area indicates a focus on working with tools and machines, and making or fixing practical things. The Organizing interest area indicates a focus on working with information and processes to keep things arranged in orderly systems.If you are not sure whether you have a Building or Organizing interest which might fit with a career as an agricultural worker, you can take acareer testto measure your interests.Agricultural workers should also possess the following specific qualities:Dexterity.Agricultural workers need excellent hand-eye coordination to harvest crops and operate farm machinery.Listening skills.Agricultural workers need to work well with others. Because they take instructions from farmers and other agricultural managers, effective listening is critical.Physical stamina.Agricultural workers need to be able to perform laborious tasks repeatedly.Physical strength.Agricultural workers must be strong enough to lift heavy objects, including tools and crops.Mechanical skills.Agricultural workers must be able to operate complex farm machinery. They also occasionally do routine maintenance on the machinery.CONTACT DETAILS: -CONTACT NO -8485064570CONTACT PERSON - SAIRAJ SANKULKARMAIL ID - hr.sairajskk3@outlook.com

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