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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

Workers will need knowledge and experience with the following, 12 Row equipment, 10-350 HP tractor, self-propelled sprayers and harvesters. Knowledge and or ability to learn latest technology, including swath control, irrigation management (center pivots, furrow, using pipe planner) gps guidance systems, be proficient with web-based farm management software, general farm labor such as shovel work, cleaning shop, cleaning farm equipment and vehicles which will be required when weather prevents field work. Workers must be physically able to perform all duties describe including but not limited to sitting, walking and lifting 75 lbs. Maintain worksite, equipment, buildings and fences. Mowing or clipping of grass at headquarters and turn rows. Grain bins: Loading, shipping and maintenance of grain bins. November through September: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Operating a frontend loader. Operating a fertilizer spreader. Working with soil amendments to improve better crop production. Loading seed into hoppers for planting. Loading fertilizers into hoppers. Maintenance of farm equipment, tractors, trucks, spray equipment. Cleaning and maintaining specialized aircraft in between crop seeding, fertilizers or chemical spraying. All workers must have a valid driver’s license either from the United States or a valid driver license or be able to obtain one within 30 days. Wheat – Harvesting Field Prep – November Planting – November Harvest – April or May Fall Fertilizer Applications – Preparing soil for the next year crops Applications of Fertilizer - November, December, January, February Types of Fertilizer – Lime, Urea, Potash, Ammonia Sulfate Cover Crop Planting Oats, Rye, Winter Peas, Radishes Planting Cover Crops - November, December Defoliation of Crops Soybeans - August September October Cotton – August September October Corn – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting Field prep – February through March Planting – March through April Irrigation – June July Harvest – August September Soybeans – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting Field Prep – February through May Planting – April through May Irrigation – June July August Harvest – August September October Cotton – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting Field Prep – February through April Planting – April through May Irrigation – June July August September Harvest – September October November Rice – Planting – Irrigation – Harvesting Field Prep – February through April Planting – March and April Irrigation – June July August Harvest – August September

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES HAVING OR BEING ABLE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. BASIC ENGLISH LITERACY AND MATH SKILLS REQUIRED. JOB DUTIES WILL REQUIRE WORKERS TO BE OUTDOORS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WHEN TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. SITTING FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME ON TRACTORS AND FARM EQUIPMENT

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

MICHAEL BRADFORD FARMS

Location:

OAK GROVE, LA 71263

Worksite

Address:

731 MARTIN MUSE ROAD, TRANSYLVANIA , LA 71286

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22341-625475

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/6/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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