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Farmworker

Vermilion Sugarcane Farmers Association

Maurice, LA

$12.45 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13376526999
Email address to Apply:
bsimon2960@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
18
Job Duties:
Job duties include planting and cultivation of sugarcane; maintenance of hay fields; loading of hay; pulling/chopping weeds by hand for prolonged period; manual shovel work; clean out ditches by hand/with shovel; walking; lifting up to 50 lbs.; bending; reaching repetitively; operate/perform minor maintenance on farm vehicles and equipment; farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Due to proximity to large farm equipment/vehicles, worker may be required to take random drug test, post-hire (paid by Employer); testing positive, or failure to comply, may result in immediate termination; 3 months in similar farm occupation required; exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, extensive walking, and frequent stooping. Base hours offered is 35 hours offered; 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. Las tareas incluyen la plantación y el cultivo de caña de azúcar; mantenimiento de los campos de heno; carga de heno; tirar/cortar malezas a mano durante un período prolongado; trabajo manual de palas; limpiar zanjas a mano/con pala; caminar; levantamiento de hasta 50 libras; flexión; llegar repetitivamente; operar/realizar pequeños trabajos de mantenimiento en vehículos y equipos agrícolas; tareas de saneamiento en granjas, campos y cobertizos. Debido a la proximidad a grandes equipos agrícolas / vehículos, los trabajadores pueden ser obligados a tomar prueba de drogas al azar, post-alquiler (pagado por el empleador); dar positivo en los ensayos o no cumplirlos puede dar lugar a la terminación inmediata; 3 meses en una explotación agrícola similar; exposición a temperaturas extremas, movimientos repetitivos, empujones/tirones extensos, caminatas extensas y paradas frecuentes. El horario base ofrecido es de 35 horas; las horas extraordinarias se suelen ofrecer durante una temporada abundante y pueden incluir entre 10 y 40 horas adicionales de trabajo en horas extraordinarias dependiendo de la naturaleza de la temporada.
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:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Vermilion Sugarcane Farmers Association
Location:
Maurice, LA 70555
Telephone Number:
+13373197641

Worksite

Address:
11468 LaGrange Road + 15 mile radius, Maurice, LA 70555

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-22123-132024
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
5/24/2022

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