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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

35

Job Duties:

Workers will perform various duties associated with row crop operation. Duties are associated with the production of sweet potato, cotton, and tobacco production. Work is performed under the direction of the farm owner or manager and requires attention to seasonal production demands. Job duties include greenhouse preparation, cultivating, preparing rows for planting, planting, fertilizing, harvesting, spraying, irrigating, loading & unloading of tobacco bales, delivery of product to market, tractor driving, & general farm work. Workers may repair fencing. Workers may repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment by servicing, adjusting, testing machines, devices, and moving parts. Workers may observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Workers may be required to perform work on the farm that is incidental to producing the crops such as performing hand weeding or hoeing, greenhouse/equipment/vehicle cleaning and repairing buildings, maintaining grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment, incidental crop setup when needed, and movement of irrigation systems and equipment, gardening, cleaning around ponds & fields with bush axe and/or sling blade to clear right of ways for machinery to enter work zones, etc. Cover crops of soybeans, rye, or wheat are sewn to prepare the soil for next years production of tobacco. General requirements applicable to all tasks: The job involves: stooping, lifting and working outside in various weather conditions including inclement weather and outdoor temperatures below 30 to in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays, especially during peak season. Workers should have experience operating farm machinery, especially tractors and a strong work ethic and a commitment to animal welfare. Workers should have the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. The job involves loading and unloading trucks. Workers may drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. All of the tasks in this job description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds consistently throughout the day. Workers must be in good physical condition with the ability to stand for long periods of time, with considerable kneeling & stooping required. Seven to eight hours per day is normal. Workers may be offered more than the specified work in a single day. The worker may be requested but not required to work 12-14 hours per day and/or on the Sabbath or Federal holidays depending upon weather and other conditions. The employer will designate time for lunch and breaks. Workers may be requested to work Sunday during peak times and special needs but not required. These requirements pertain to both H-2A and US workers. Extreme heat, cold or drought may affect working hours. The Employer will offer 40 hours per week dependent on weather and other factors. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure. Workers must have legal authority to work in the US. Workers may be required to take random, post-accident, and/or upon suspicion drug test at no cost to worker, post hire. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Must have two months positive verifiable prior experience in job offered. If an updated AEWR for the occupational classification and geographic area is published in the Federal Register during the work contract, and the updated AEWR is lower than the rate guaranteed on the job order, the employer must continue to pay at least the rate guaranteed on the job order.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

Must able to lift & carry 75lbs. Workers may be required to take random, post accident, and/or upon suspicion drug test, post hire at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Must have legal authority to work in the US. Must have two months positive verifiable prior experience in job offered.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

H & D Farms, Inc.

Location:

Autryville, NC 28318

Worksite

Address:

1220 Howard Road, Autryville, NC 28318-7723

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25349-483129

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

The starting wage for H-2A workers is $11.09 per hour.

Date Posted:

1/2/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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