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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Farm Worker

Lavergne Farms, LLC

Opelousas, LA

$13.67 per hour

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ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13372987274
Email address to Apply:
fredthefarmer@bellsouth.net

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
Job duties include field preparation; manual shovel work; planting/harvesting; minor maintenance and operation of farm equipment, including cleaning; tractor driving; grass cutting; farm, field, and shop sanitation duties; must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; frequent stooping, extensive sitting, walking, bending, and keeling for long periods of time; exposure to extreme temperatures; driver’s license required; employer will train; overtime may be offered, hours vary. Los deberes del trabajo incluyen la preparación de campo; trabajo manual de pala; plantación/cosecha; mantenimiento y operación menores del equipo agrícola, incluida la limpieza; conducción de tractores; corte de hierba; tareas de saneamiento de granjas, campos y tiendas; debe ser capaz de levantar hasta 50 libras; agacharse frecuentemente, sentarse extensamente, caminar, agacharse y inclinarse durante largos períodos de tiempo; exposición a temperaturas extremas; licencia de conducir requerida; el empleador capacitará; Se pueden ofrecer horas extras, las horas varían.
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:
No
Special Requirements:
Driver's license required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Lavergne Farms, LLC
Location:
Lafayette, LA 70507
Telephone Number:
+13372987274

Worksite

Address:
1870 Highway 357, Opelousas, LA 70570

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23004-679900
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
1/19/2023

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