A Field Worker, also known as a Harvester or Field Laborer, helps an agricultural business produce and harvest crops. Common duties you may want to list in a Field Worker job description include planting seeds for crops, applying chemicals to fertilize crops and control pests and operating farm equipment and tools.
A Field Worker should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Field Worker should be able to execute:
- Preparing fields and planting seeds and crops
- Maintaining and repairing irrigation systems to keep crops watered
- Mixing and applying pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
- Pulling weeds that may interfere with crop development
- Inspecting crops to monitor the growing process and spot symptoms of pests, fungi and diseases
- Picking ripened crops by hand or with the assistance of machines
A competitive Field Worker will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Familiarity with and ability to use common farming implements, such as shovels, sickles and seeders
- Knowledge of how to operate and maintain equipment, such as cotton gins, tractors and threshers
- Basic math skills to perform measurements and mix chemicals
- Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and address issues with irrigation systems and agricultural equipment
- Observation skills to spot signs of poor growth, pest infestation and crop diseases
- Knowledge of agriculture-related health and safety standards
