IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS

The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective January 1, 2023) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2023), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates

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Agricultural Equipment Operators

Sowega Cotton Gin & Warehouse, LLC (Petition 1)

Climax, GA

$11.99 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16623934241
Email address to Apply:
jobs@h2acomplete.com
Web address to Apply:
https://dol.georgia.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
18
Job Duties:
Forklift- Workers must have 3 months experience in operating tractor and driving a forklift with bale clamps. Workers will check and maintain proper fluid levels and refill propane tanks. Workers may also operate tractors and loaders. * Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to effectively communicate with management and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. ** ** The ability of an employee to safely operate machinery will be left to the discretion of management. Truck Drivers- 3 months experience driving a Module Truck. Must be able to pass DOT Drug Test. Work in team environment and communicate with other drivers and dispatcher on loads. In case of wreck and/or work related injuries, Workman's Compensation will require worker to be drug tested. DOT also requires drug testing to acquire CDL license. All drug testing will occur at employer’s expense. Worker must be able to walk, bend and sit for long period of times. Work is done in all kinds of weather (from extreme heat, rain and extreme cold). Hauling time may vary due to the availability of crop, weather conditions, mechanical issues etc. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to, performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules & ability to follow supervisor instructions.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

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
Special Requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment. Valid Drivers License required if asked to drive vehicles. Must have CDL/Foreign License accepted by FMCSA, if required. Workers may be required to workday and/or night shift. Work begins at assigned time depending on what shift, day, or night. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Workers must not have any physical limitations that would prevent them from climbing up or down stairs and/or ladders. Workers should expect periods of little/no work during harvesting time. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Workers will make repetitive movements, extensive sitting, walking, lifting, repetitive movements, pushing and pulling, and stooping. The workers will need to be able to do some heavy lifting. There will be a lifting requirement of 60-100 lbs.
Number of Hours Per Week:
84
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Sowega Cotton Gin & Warehouse, LLC (Petition 1)
Location:
Climax, GA 39834
Telephone Number:
+12292439595

Worksite

Address:
1048 Old Pelham Road, Climax , GA 39834

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-22224-414242
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
"NONE"
Date Posted:
8/30/2022

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