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Crops/Commodities: soybeans, grain/oilseed crops, wheat, oats, winter beans.

Plant and harvest soybeans, wheat, oats, and other grains. Load seed into hoppers and assist with mechanical planting. Rogue wheat on foot. Remove off-@type varieties and other plants using hand tools. Install, operate, and maintain levee gates to regulate proper water depth. Treat seed, mis and formulate seed treatments according to specifications. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant @type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Drive tractors, and operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest grain, wheat, and/or oilseed crops. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bushhogging fields; disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and stacking. Operate grain carts. Operate forklift and pallet jacks to move materials and products. Load and unload seed from grain bins. Clean out grain bins. Load tenders and clean out tenders after use. Clean warehouse and treater equipment. Keep warehouse organized including management of pallets and exterior areas. Package and unpackage seed in various formats including bulk bags, 50-pound bags, boxes, and bulk packaging. Bring in dirty seed to be processed. Clean and process seed using plant equipment. Perform maintenance on seed equipment. Clean out plant and screens in between varieties. Clean out pit with grain vac. Get product ready for delivery. Load product in vehicles after sale. Keep inventory of product in bins and warehouse. Record product coming in and out of warehouse including lot numbers and certification documentation. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery or pickup destinations. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and cargo. Handle equipment and cargo carefully to prevent damage. Drive tucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Interact with roadway officials. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle @types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions.

Housing is provided. Reimbursement for transportation and subsistence is also offered. Transportation will be provided at no cost to workers, from employer-provided housing and, if applicable, centralized pick-up points to the places of employment at the beginning of each workday and back at the end of each work day. Please contact employer for further details.

Polansky Seed, Inc.

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