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Agricultural Laborer

Employer
Huntsinger Farms Inc
Location
Eau Claire
Salary
20.00 - 27.00 USD Hourly

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Industry
Construction
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Description:

Huntsinger Farms, Inc. /Silver Spring Foods is a 4th generation family-owned business in Eau Claire, WI that has grown to be the number one grower and processor of horseradish in the world. We provide farm-to-table mustards, sauces, and horseradish products to grocery stores, restaurants, and food service companies all over the country. Silver Spring is also a premier co-packer for well-known national and international brands who value our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, private label experience, and production capacity. Besides our great products, Silver Spring Foods is known for our great, inclusive, and appreciative work culture, opportunities for advancement, flexible work schedules, great compensation packages, and for being a nimble business that isn't dragged down by lots of red tape.

Farming is at the heart of all we do at Huntsinger Farms, Inc./Silver Spring Foods, it's one of things that sets us apart from other horseradish and mustard manufacturers. You love to be outside and work with your hands and take great pride in planting and harvesting our most important crop - horseradish. An experienced ag worker, ready to utilize farming techniques to cultivate, plant and harvest 7000+ acres of active agricultural land. A hands-on employee who loves to make sure that the equipment we need to make our farms work operates at peak performance throughout the planting, growing and harvesting seasons, as well as the storage and processing facilities on the farm. You are a jack of all farm equipment trades, helping out in maintenance and repair of farm equipment and machinery. You like working with others and helping them do a great job and advance in their careers. And you relish working outdoors and in the shop.

Success Factors

Attention to Detail: You plant and harvest crops as directed to obtain maximum quality and yield.

Hands on: Operating farm equipment is your cup of tea, a desk job is not for you. Your mechanical aptitude is strong.

Keeping Things Running: You assist in maintaining, repairing and keeping our farm equipment and machinery up and running when we need them working. You work with other skilled team members to ensure that all systems are go so that farm operations are made easier and not hampered by our equipment. And you make recommendations for new or enhanced equipment that will improve our operations.

Flexible & Organized Problem Solver: You are ready to flex the workflow when weather, staffing and other situations cause a change in the plan. Changes in the schedule don't faze you, and you work quickly to adjust to the situation at hand, optimizing your staff and the tasks required to make it all work.

Team Player: Demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees. Cooperates and communicates well with co-workers and strives to promote positive teamwork and build team spirit. You take pride in overseeing planting and harvesting crews.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

High School or GED

2 years' experience in farming operations

Driver's License with CDL

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I understand that consideration for employment in this position is contingent upon the results of a drug screen and reference & background check. I therefore authorize this company to investigate all statements made on my application for employment and to discuss the results of its investigations with those responsible for hiring. I further authorize the company to contact my current employer (except as previously noted), past employer(s), school, social media sites, any listed references or organizations named in this application form (and accompanying resume, if any) who can verify information. I give my consent for former employer(s) and any other contacted persons to respond to questions pertaining to information on this application. Further, I release from liability such persons, employers, or organizations contacted from any legal liability for providing information to the company.
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I understand that if my employment is terminated by the company for dishonesty, breach of trust, or any criminal acts, the authorities may be notified & I may be criminally prosecuted. I also understand that, if hired, I may not hold other employment, or engage in sales, investments, or other activities that create a conflict of interest with the company.
I understand that this application does not, by itself, create a contract of employment. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period of time, and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages or salary, be terminated at any time.

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