Grain, Oilseed and Pasture Farm Workers

What the job involves

• Plants seeds, seedlings, roots, bulbs, vines and other plants using hand tools and farm machines
• Builds trellises for climbing vegetables and vines
• Operates farm machines to cultivate, fertilise, spray and harvest vegetables and other field crops
• Sprays plants, crops and pastures with chemicals to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases
• Thins, weeds and hoes row crops and vines
• Irrigates land for crop growth
• Selects and harvests crops according to size and ripeness, and discards rotting and over-ripened produce
• Grades, sorts, bunches and packs produce into containers and loads onto trucks

Key values of workers in Grain, Oilseed and Pasture Farm Workers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Grain, Oilseed and Pasture Farm Workers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.