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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Workers

Baker Farms

Norman Park, GA

$13.67 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+12297693113
Email address to Apply:
miranda@bakerfamilyproduce.com
Web address to Apply:
www.dol.ga.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
46
Job Duties:
Perform manual labor primarily to cut, bundle, and pack greens and as a separate activity, load greens; harvest and pack turnip roots. Transplant, cultivate, harvest and pack, greens, cabbage, beets, broccoli, squash and herbs including cilantro. Workers will cut and pack cabbage separately. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears and knives. Work in groups to harvest crops while being careful not to damage harvested product. Workers will be given an employee number in order to keep up with piece rates. Construct boxes. Pack and load harvested products. Work within an assembly line to pack product. Determine maturity level of greens quickly and consistently by color, feel and size and apply correct defect tolerance, handling and harvest standards as instructed by supervisor. Duties may include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, counting and checking crops. May repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform managers of crop progress and identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, pesticide use, yields or costs. As a minor activity, harvest, grade, and sort squash. Workers with a valid license and doctor's certificate may transport other workers and be offered additional hours. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies. 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 reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. 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. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. 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. TERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a 2 day introductory period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker at the conclusion of the 2 day introductory period if the worker's performance fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations, or is otherwise unacceptable. Employer may terminate a worker for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to situations in which the worker: (1) Is repeatedly absent or tardy; (2) malingers or otherwise refuses, without cause, to perform the work as directed; (3) commits act(s) of misconduct or repeatedly violates the Work Rules; and/or (4) fails, after completing the 2 day introductory period, to perform work in a competent and skillful manner, consistent with the employer's reasonable expectations. 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 abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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
Special Requirements:
Three months of verifiable experience cutting greens is required. Requires repetitive bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking and lifting and carrying of up to 60 lbs. Work is in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, rain and cold. 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. Negative results are required before starting work.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Baker Farms
Company Name:
Terry & Joe Baker Farms, LLC
Location:
Norman Park, GA 31771
Telephone Number:
+12297693203

Worksite

Address:
3667 Ellenton-Norman Park Rd., Norman Park, GA 31771

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23031-740745
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Incentive - Cut/bundle/pack greens, 30 lb. Box (6, 12, 24 ct. or loose) Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent is $14.30 based on average 13 boxes per hour. Actual piece rate earnings depend on individual factors. Guaranteed $13.67/hr.
Date Posted:
2/21/2023

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