Senior Research Assistant - FARM Job Pine Bluff area,Arkansas USA,Science

Job Summary

The successful applicant will assist the research and teaching efforts of the farm manager in the areas of small plot research, row crop agriculture, general farm equipment maintenance, and farm upkeep. The role involves operation of machinery, crop handling, and support of farm activities.

Responsibilities

Drive tractor with implements to plow, plant, cultivate, or harvest crops and to move trailers for crop harvest.

Manipulate controls to set, activate, and regulate mechanisms on machinery such as self-propelled machines, conveyors, separators, cleaners, dryers, hay bailers, combines and related equipment.

Drive truck to haul harvested crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.

Drive truck or tractor with trailer attached alongside crew loading crop or adjacent to harvesting machine.

Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions using hand sprayer to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases.

Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunction and remove obstruction to avoid damage to product or machinery.

Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, sprayer, or harvester to tractor using bolts and mechanic's hand tools.

Discard diseased or rotting products, and guide products on conveyor to regulate flow through machine.

Position boxes or attach bags at discharge end of machinery to catch products, place lids on boxes, and close sacks.

Thin, hoe, weed, or prune row crops, fruit trees, or vines using hand implements.

Load hoppers, containers, or conveyor to feed machine with products, using suction gates, shovel, or pitchfork.

Adjust, repair, lubricate, and service farm machinery, and notify supervisor or appropriate personnel with machinery malfunctions.

Walk beside or ride on planting machine while inserting plants into planter mechanism at specified intervals.

Irrigate soil using portable pipe or ditch system, and maintain ditch or pipe and pumps.

Mix specified materials or chemicals and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.

Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand truck forklift, or transfer auger.

Weigh crops-filled containers and record weights and other identifying information.

Hand pick fruits such as apples, oranges, or strawberries.

Oversee work crew engaged in planting, weeding, or harvesting activities.

Qualifications

High school diploma with at least five years of experience necessary.

Salary

$48,000

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Required Documents

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume

Recruitment Contact

Sharron Williams

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Statements

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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