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- Organizational skills
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Farm Worker

Loretto Motherhouse -
Nerinx, KY

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Organic farming
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Driver's License
Animal care
Organizational skills
Safety equipment
Computer skills
Farming
Safety standard operating procedures
Farm machinery

Full Job Description

The Loretto Motherhouse Farm is a 789 acre diversified, regenerative farm in Loretto, KY owned by the Sisters of Loretto. The farm raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef through adaptive grazing practices. We raise row crops including corn, soybeans, and cereal grains with cover crops, as well as over 60 varieties of direct market jack-o-lantern and ornamental pumpkins and gourds. The farm also manages a sizeable woodlot and multiple conservation plantings composed of native wildflowers and warm season grasses. In addition, the farm hosts multiple on-farm education events and a host of farm tours each year for local farmers, school groups, and individuals connected to the Loretto Community. The farm is guided by the Loretto Community’s Land Ethic and Pope Francis’s letter Laudato Si’ as well as a conservation easement on 650 acres. The Farm Worker will be responsible for assisting the Farm Director with a variety of tasks related to the management of all the crops, livestock, facilities, conservation activities, and on and off-farm events as well as interacting with customers and farm visitors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with planting, harvesting, storing, and selling field and hay crops
Including, but not limited to planting, applying chemicals, monitoring for growth and pests, harvesting, storing and monitoring stored grain and hay, mowing and baling hay
Assists with feeding, monitoring, caring for, and rotating the livestock
Including, but not limited to livestock healthcare, setting up and planning temporary fence divisions, caring for newborn calves
Maintains and repairs fences, water troughs, buildings, and feeding areas
Assists in maintenance of woodlands, conservation plantings, and other areas of the farm
Including, but not limited to removing selected trees and other woody plants with chainsaws and/or herbicides, mowing at appropriate times for habitat improvement, maintaining neatliness and orderliness of the farm facilities
Assists with maintenance and care of farm machinery and equipment
Assists with record keeping for all farm activities
Will work with customers in sales of multiple farm products
Will drive company vehicles, ATV/UTV’s, and farm equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following education, skills and experience are required for this role:

Agricultural degree, or extensive farm experience is preferred;
Knowledge and experience with farm equipment, livestock, and crop production preferred;
Possession of, or ability to obtain BQCA Certification and Private Applicators License required;
Ability to properly wear PPE as required;
Good understanding of different computer programs;
Flexible and adaptable to deal with changes as needed;
Ability to plan and work independently as well as part of a team;
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
Valid Driver’s license is required;
Understanding and adherence to safety protocols and procedures;
Ability to operate farming equipment is required;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner;
Willingness to work flexible schedule including weekends.

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor work to outdoor work depending on business needs and weather changes
May require moving through tight spaces and across uneven terrain
May expose workers to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and transitions between, on a regular basis
Exposure to a variety of chemicals can be expected.
Tasks may involve lifting, pushing and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds and utilize mobility and flexibility as needed for job-related tasks
Perform tasks more than 25 feet off the ground via ladders, roofs, and boom lifts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance;
Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner;
Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks;
Maintain an awareness of Loretto’s mission and work to promote expressions of mission;
Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times;
Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences;
Perform other duties related to this job description, as assigned.

The Loretto Community is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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