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Farmworker

Marien Farm Partnership

Alexandria, LA

$14.84 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13184473295
Extension
0
Email address to Apply:
Ekermeyer98@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Temporary, seasonal workers needed for farm in Louisiana. Job duties include operating farm machinery; moving grain at grain facilities; hoe weeds out of the crops; walk irrigation lines; repair farm machinery; field preparation; water maintenance; manual shovel work; spot spray; plant; cultivate; fertilize; harvest; repair and maintain equipment, farm, field, roads, and shops; general farm labor. Three months experience required in similar occupation; random drug screening and criminal background check performed upon hire (both paid for by employer); exposure to extreme temps; extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, and walking; frequent stooping, bending and kneeling. Must be able to lift/carry sufficient weight (approximately 100 pounds) to move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks.  The Employer will rely on workers own representations and observations of workers to assess if the workers meet this qualification. Potential for bonus based on crop profitability and performance. Base hours offered is 40 hours; work schedule includes one hour unpaid lunch. Lunch is provided free of charge. Overtime hours are usually offered during plentiful season and may include an additional 10-40 hours of overtime work depending on the nature of the season. Higher wage may be paid based on experience and at the discretion of employer. Se necesitan trabajadores temporales y estacionales para la agricultura en Luisiana. Las tareas laborales incluyen operar maquinaria agrícola; mover granos en instalaciones de granos; quitar las malezas de los cultivos; caminar por las líneas de riego; reparar maquinaria agrícola; preparación de campo; mantenimiento de agua; trabajo manual con pala; rociado puntual; plantar; cultivar; fertilizar; cosechar; reparar y mantener equipos, granjas, campos, caminos y tiendas; trabajo agrícola general. Se requieren tres meses de experiencia en una ocupación similar; detección aleatoria de drogas y verificación de antecedentes penales realizadas al momento de la contratación (ambas pagadas por el empleador); exposición a temperaturas extremas; empujar, tirar, sentarse y caminar mucho; agacharse, agacharse y arrodillarse con frecuencia. Debe poder levantar/llevar peso suficiente (aproximadamente 100 libras) para mover el equipo y el material necesarios para completar las tareas asignadas.  El Empleador se basará en las propias representaciones y observaciones de los trabajadores para evaluar si los trabajadores cumplen con esta calificación. Potencial de bonificación en función de la rentabilidad y el rendimiento de los cultivos. El horario base ofrecido es de 40 horas; el horario de trabajo incluye una hora de almuerzo no remunerado. El almuerzo se proporciona de forma gratuita. Las horas extras generalmente se ofrecen durante la temporada alta y pueden incluir entre 10 y 40 horas adicionales de trabajo extra dependiendo de la naturaleza de la temporada. Se podrá pagar un salario más alto en función de la experiencia y a discreción del empleador.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Marien Farm Partnership
Location:
Alexandria, LA 71303

Worksite

Address:
6680 Bayou Rapides, Alexandria, LA 71303

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25351-490176
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $13.49 per hour.
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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