Winter Farmlaborer
Employer: Bergan Dairy LLC
Location: Elkader, IA
Workers needed: 4
Pay: $18.85/hour
Season: Dec 6, 2026 – Apr 6, 2027
Experience: 1 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The job may include, but is not limited to: snow removal, cleaning and maintenance of winter animal quarters, and farm machinery and equipment maintenance, service, and repair. The employer will train the employee on proper handling of any machinery or equipment used in the position. Work is demanding in varying weather conditions, may involve living up to 50 pounds, and may include sitting for extended periods of time and exposure to inclement weather. One month of similar general agricultural and vehicle maintenance experience required as well as a High School diploma/GED. Alternate work may be required during extended inclement weather conditions. Alternate work may include but is not limited to assisting with feeding and watering livestock and monitoring food and water supplies, and other livestock care. Special skills and qualifications required, not
preferred, to do this job include: at least a high-school diploma, valid driver's license for length of job order, and the ability to withstand extensive sitting, repetitive movements, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to inclement weather depending on farm activities. Employer will train. The employer will furnish without cost all tools, supplies, or equipment required in the
performance of work. 20 CFR 655.122(f). A minimum of 35 hours of work per week is guaranteed, although more hours will be available over 35. Any overtime above 35 hours is optional, and not mandatory for worker/s.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Housing includes a fully-furnished kitchen and dining area which the employee has free unlimited access. Kitchen contains a refrigerator, freezer, stovetop oven, microwave oven, sink, dishwasher, kitchen counter, cupboards, pots and pans, cutlery, silverware, plates, bowls, cups, and other miscellaneous cooking items. From the sink, the employee has access to potable water from a well. Employee is expected to prepare their own meals using the facilities provided to them. The employer will allow the employee to return to their housing for meals if the employee chooses not to bring their meals to the work site, which also supplies a refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven, and potable water for employee use. On occasion, the employer may provide meals to the employee at no cost. See Addendum C for more details.
Transport: After the worker has completed 15 days or 50% of the work contract period, whichever comes first, the employer shall reimburse the worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. See Addendum C for more information.
Experience wanted: 1 months
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