Farmworkers and Laborers
Employer: Hanson Farm LLC
Location: Hanson, KY
Workers needed: 30
Pay: $14.33/hour
Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Jun 15, 2027
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Skill Level 1
The workers employed by Hanson Farm LLC will perform agricultural and farm-related activities necessary to prepare the farm property, infrastructure, and facilities for agricultural production. Job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Land Clearing and Site Preparation
• Clear land and remove unwanted vegetation, brush, and debris.
• Assist with timber removal and site preparation.
• Prepare areas of the property for agricultural use.
• Operate and assist with the operation of farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles used in land preparation activities.
Field Tiling and Drainage Improvements
• Install, repair, and maintain field drainage systems and tile.
• Assist with drainage improvements throughout the farm.
• Prepare drainage areas and related infrastructure.
• Operate equipment used for drainage and tiling activities.
Drainage Ditches, Grading, Sloping, and Terracing
• Prepare and maintain drainage ditches.
• Perform field grading, sloping, and terracing activities.
• Move and distribute soil and other materials as necessary.
• Operate tractors and other agricultural equipment used for grading and earthwork.
Irrigation Well and Infrastructure Work
• Assist with irrigation well installation, setup, maintenance, and repair.
• Install, repair, and maintain irrigation infrastructure.
• Assist with the setup and operation of irrigation equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of irrigation-related systems.
Shop Facility Repair and Maintenance
• Perform general maintenance and repair of farm shop facilities.
• Repair and maintain buildings, structures, doors, equipment areas, and related facilities.
• Utilize basic hand tools to perform maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
• Clean, organize, and prepare shop and work areas.
• Assist with repairs and improvements to existing farm structures and facilities.
Grain-Handling and Storage Facility
• Perform maintenance and repair of grain-handling and storage facilities.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of grain-handling equipment and related infrastructure.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare grain-handling areas and facilities for agricultural operations.
• Operate farm equipment and vehicles associated with grain-handling activities.
Fence and Farm Infrastructure Maintenance
• Repair and maintain existing fences.
• Install or replace fence materials as necessary.
• Maintain gates, posts, and other farm infrastructure.
• Assist with general maintenance of farm property and agricultural facilities.
Farm Machinery and Equipment
• Operate tractors, loaders, excavators, trucks, and other farm machinery and equipment as assigned.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup and preparation for farm projects.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
Workers may be assigned to various different duties listed above based on the operational needs of Hanson Farm LLC. Work assignments may change as individual projects are completed and other preparation, maintenance, repair, or agricultural activities become necessary.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The employer shall provide free and convenient access to cooking facilities or a kitchen so that workers can prepare their own meals. The employer will also provide transportation, at least once each week to assure that workers have access to stores.
Transport: The employer will permit workers eligible for travel reimbursement to select any means of transportation they choose, and employer will reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges
Experience wanted: 0 months
Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.
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