Burco Farms Partnership is a progressive family-owned commercial corn, soybean, hay, and hog farm based in Northeast Iowa. Burco Sales Inc., another company but at the same address is also a dealership, for Kuhn Krause, Parker, Geringhoff, Hustler, Redneck Blinds, etc. The farm has been early adopters of leading-edge technologies that improve the efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness of processes, yet returning a profitable ROI for the farm.

Burco Farms is always looking for Truck Drivers (specifically grain hauling, liquid hauling, and very little over the road equipment hauling), farm laborers, and a painter/body shop worker.

Operations

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate Farm equipment, such as tractors, semis, sprayers, planters, mowers, forklifts, etc.
• Assist in fertility and chemical programs for field crops
• Assist in field preparation, planting, cultivation, side-dressing, mowing, spraying, and harvesting
• Performs maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Help build new tillage equipment, mowers, etc. in off-field season.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by the leader.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively
• Willing to work in varying field conditions and seasonal increases in working hours
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Work in both a team environment and individually
• Attention to detail
• Skills in fabrication of farm equipment considered a plus
• Able to follow instructions and complete projects independently

Schedule:
*Must be willing to work extended hours as needed, primarily during planting and harvesting seasons. On average, hours typically are and subject to change:
Off seasons (Typically mid-November though 1st of April and May 25th through September 20th): Monday through Friday 8 to 5 p.m. with a lunch break. Tending or being the applicator for side-dressing and spaying may require later/earlier hours during the week days in the summer.
Peak Seasons (Typically April 1st-May 25th and September 20th through November 20th) Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 9-10 P.M. Weekend hours are around 8 A.M. to 8-9 P.M. We work with mother nature, so every day is different. Your supervisor will let you know daily what the work plan is for that specific day.

We under stand that the longer hours are tiring, and therefor are easy to work with when employee’s want time off. We are a fun, easy going, awesome place for employment.

Qualifications:
Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather, years of experience, be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds, have good communications skills (both written and verbal), and be flexible in hours, as farm work can be unpredictable. CDL Class A and Private Applicators License is preferred.

Education and/or experience:
No education is required but is a plus. Prior experience on a row crop farm is required. High School or GED is required. CDL’s, applicators license, college degree, and other certifications are a plus and will be rewarded.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching 6% – Retirement Plan
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Ability to Bank Hours
• Yearly Bonus
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

If you are interested in employment with Burco Farms, please submit you’re Resume to Jordyn or Beth.

Contact Information:

Beth: beth@burcofarms.com – Office: 319-334-4717

Jordyn: jordyn@burcosales.com – Cell 319-334-8226