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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

8

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Farmwork: Sugarcane. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Operate agricultural equipment to prepare sugarcane fields. Prepare equipment and machinery for planting and harvesting. Operate agricultural equipment and tools to prepare soil, chop out old stubble and level ground for planting. Apply pesticides. Clean and maintain fields and work areas. Inform farmer or farm managers of crop progress. Workers who have a valid driver's license and doctor's certificate may drive transportation vehicles to transport workers and may be offered additional hours. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies. Job opportunity is Skill Level II. Workers must be able to perform all primary duties independently and without close supervision. Secondary duties (performed on less than half of the workdays in the contract period): Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. As a minor activity, workers with experience may perform small repairs of equipment with a welder. Clean equipment using steam cleaner or high pressure water hose. Farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have a paid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer's crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.). Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer's recruitment period.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Three months of agricultural equipment operation experience required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time. Sit for prolonged periods of time. Work will be performed in inclement weather conditions. Employer is a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is conducted post hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.

Number of Hours Per Week:

42

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Monte Vallot Farm, LLC

Location:

Abbeville, LA 70510

Worksite

Address:

Main Farm Location-5911 Gerard Rd., Abbeville, LA 70510

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25357-505990

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/15/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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