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We need seasonal employees to assist with our grain and hay production. For the grain operation daily work includes operating farm equipment and the application of fertilizer, tillage of the soil, planting the seed, and use spraying applications for weed, pest and fungi control. The harvest consists of the use of a modern combine machines to harvest the grain for sale of the grain. We also utilize the use of a self-propelled forage chopper to harvest silage and either a large or small baling machine to harvest the hay. We spend much time hauling the grain to the elevators both during harvest and post-harvest seasons. We preform all maintenance and repairs on the farm equipment when we are not attending to the other duties on the farm. Employees will be required to operate tractors, fertilizer spreaders, spraying equipment and harvest equipment. The general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance will be needed to perform everyday task on the farm. They will need to be able to communicate and work well along side of other employees. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employers discretion. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employers discretion.