Job Description

Job Title: Farm Laborer

Job Description

This role serves as a Farm Technician on a working farm in Garnett, KS, providing daily care for animals, supporting routine farm operations, and assisting with general maintenance of the property, equipment, and facilities. The position involves hands-on work with livestock, farm machinery, and basic repairs to ensure the farm operates safely, efficiently, and in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals daily and provide appropriate care as needed, ensuring their health and well-being.
• Set up equipment for bleeding, maneuver animals into chutes, perform bleeding procedures as required, and thoroughly clean and sanitize the work area afterward.
• Assist with general farm upkeep, including maintaining fence lines, clearing drainage ditches, and performing lawn and grounds maintenance.
• Support house and farm repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing tasks as needed.
• Provide basic feed and care for animals on a weekend rotation, ensuring consistent coverage and animal support.
• Operate farm vehicles and machinery such as tractors, trucks, and loaders in a safe and responsible manner.
• Use hand-held tools and machinery, including grinders, drills, and weed eaters, to complete routine farm upkeep and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect the farm regularly for safety and security concerns and take appropriate action when issues are identified.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards promptly to the appropriate internal contacts, such as supervisors, human resources, safety personnel, or senior leadership.
• Follow established safety protocols and farm procedures to maintain a secure and productive working environment.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient farm setting by properly storing tools, equipment, and materials after use.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of farm or other general labor experience.
• Experience with animal handling and basic animal care in a farming or similar environment.
• Basic exposure to hand tools and equipment commonly used in farming settings.
• Ability to use power tools and hand-held machinery such as grinders, drills, and weed eaters.
• Basic knowledge of English to follow instructions, communicate issues, and complete documentation as needed.
• Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and completing routine farm-related calculations.
• Ability to walk for up to 2 hours per day as part of regular farm duties.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day while performing tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Comfort working in a production-oriented environment with animals and agricultural processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or interest in agriculture, animal science, biology, veterinary work, or animal husbandry.
• Experience with general construction, carpentry, or basic home and farm repairs.
• Exposure to farming operations such as harvest, field labor, or farm work.
• Familiarity with safety practices in agricultural or general labor settings.
• Ability to work with animal health and animal research procedures under guidance.
• Comfort working around solar or other farm-related infrastructure projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Reliability and willingness to participate in weekend rotation for animal feeding and care.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy working in a rural setting with a strong, supportive company culture and meaningful hands-on work. The role offers direct placement with the organization from day one, providing stability and long-term opportunity. Team members benefit from a high-upside environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded, including a generous sign-on bonus and the chance to grow skills in agriculture, animal care, and general maintenance.

Work Environment

The position is based in a farming environment with regular exposure to animals and both outdoor and indoor work areas. Team members work around livestock, farm equipment, and agricultural facilities, experiencing changing weather conditions and typical farm elements. The schedule follows a day shift, Monday through Friday, with additional weekend responsibilities on a rotation for animal feeding and care. Work involves physical activity such as walking, standing, lifting, and operating machinery in a practical, hands-on setting where safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment are essential.

This is a Permanent position based out of Garnett, KS.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health insurance Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO

This is a Permanent position based out of Garnett, KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Garnett,KS.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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