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Univar Solutions

Tank Farm Worker

Denver, CO · On-site

$30.25/hr

Inspects and checks tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good ... help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce ...

Univar Solutions

Tank Farm Worker

Denver, CO · On-site

$30.25/hr

Inspects and checks tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good ... help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce ...

Univar Solutions

Tank Farm Worker

Denver, CO · On-site

$30.25/hr

Inspects and checks tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good ... help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce ...

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How much do farm helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm helper in Colorado is $15.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.10 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a farm helper?

Farm Helpers are workers who assist with various tasks on a farm, such as planting, harvesting, feeding animals, maintaining equipment, and cleaning barns or fields. They typically work under the supervision of farmers or farm managers and help ensure that daily agricultural operations run smoothly. Farm Helpers can work on crop farms, livestock farms, or mixed-use farms, and their duties may vary depending on the season and type of farm. This role is essential for supporting the productivity and upkeep of agricultural operations.

What does a farm helper do?

A farm helper, or farmhand, performs manual labor and provides support to other agricultural workers on a farm. You can also find employment on a ranch. As a farm helper, your duties vary depending on the needs of your employer. Most farm helpers have different responsibilities depending on the season. During planting season, you help prepare the soil for planting, and you help collect fully-grown crops during harvest season. If you work with livestock, you often handle feeding or cleaning tasks. Some farm helpers perform maintenance tasks around the property or process crops for shipment or storage.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a farm helper?

To thrive as a Farm Helper, you need basic agricultural knowledge, physical stamina, and a willingness to perform manual labor, often without formal education requirements. Familiarity with farm machinery, tools, and sometimes safety certifications or pesticide handling permits are typically utilized. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication are valuable soft skills for working efficiently and safely in a team environment. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure productivity, safety, and smooth farm operations.

What are typical daily tasks and challenges for a farm helper?

As a Farm Helper, your daily responsibilities often involve assisting with planting, watering, harvesting crops, feeding and caring for livestock, and maintaining farm equipment. You may also be responsible for cleaning animal enclosures, repairing fences, and helping with the packaging and transportation of produce. The work can be physically demanding, often requiring long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions. Adapting to seasonal changes and learning to operate different types of machinery are common challenges, but this hands-on experience offers valuable skills and opportunities for advancement in agricultural careers.

What is the difference between Farm Helper vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarm HelperFarm Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certification neededHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require basic certifications
Work EnvironmentRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhousesRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhouses
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in small to medium farms for assisting with various tasksWidely used across farms for planting, harvesting, and general labor

Both Farm Helper and Farm Worker roles involve outdoor farm environments and similar basic skills. However, Farm Helper often refers to entry-level positions assisting with a variety of farm tasks, while Farm Worker may imply more direct involvement in specific farming activities. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but Farm Helper typically emphasizes assisting roles with minimal certifications required.

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Infographic showing various Farm Helper job openings in Colorado as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 71% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,996 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Tank Farm Worker

Denver, CO • On-site

Univar Solutions
Chemical Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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$30.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Univar Solutions rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
What you'll do:
Provide efficient operation of the tank farm facilities.
  • Shipping and receiving of bulk chemicals in the tank farm; provides services for the prompt and accurate filling, packing, and shipping of tank farm customer orders.
  • Ensures compliance with all State and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
  • Inspects and checks tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
  • Ensures the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
  • Handling, blending, and pumping hazardous chemicals outdoors.
  • Transfer hazardous chemicals from railcar to tank & tank to trailer.
  • Package totes and drums with product.
  • Drive hostler in the yard to move bulk trailers.
  • Any problems with regard to tank farm operation should be brought to the attention of Warehouse or Operation's Manager

What you'll need:
  • High School Diploma, or GED with additional schooling or equivalent business experience

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
  • Office and plant environment
  • Ability to respond to emergency response situations
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and direct Emergency Response Teams
  • Ability to operate all warehouse equipment
  • Ability to work varying and extended hours

Where you'll work:
4300 Holly St, Denver CO, 80216
This is an inside/outside work environment
Pay and benefits:
  • The base wage for this position is $30.25 per hour. The specific wage offered to a candidate is established by the classification within the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) under which the position is covered. The CBA provides for other total rewards including health and retirement benefits, as well as paid holidays and paid time away.

What you can expect:
  • Strong work/life flexibility
  • To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company!
  • To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews. Benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
  • Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at careers@univarsolutions.com.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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