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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Clearing the ground of rocks sticks & roots by hand, clear brushes and trees with chain saw. Manually weeding fields by hand or using hand tools. Workers will be asked to operate tractors, lawn mowers, gator (side by side), prunes, pallet jack, weed eater, bedder, circular saw and planter. Workers may also use sprayer, drills, knifes, pakes, hoe, pliers Drain water from fields with hand tools and shovel when needed. May repair fences and farm buildings, may also participate in irrigation activities. Workers may be asked to mow, weed eating, and prune bushes and trees. Strawberries Fruit pickers will plant and harvest, tie up the fruits, sort and gather fruit with their hands. Gently remove fruit from branches and vines making sure not to damage fruit. Strawberries grow on low-lying plants, so you must have the endurance and strength to bend over for a long period of time. You will need to be kneeled for a long period of time collecting the strawberries. Once you have removed fruit from the plant you will need to place them in a bucket carefully so no injury may occur to them. Once the bucket is full, you will empty into crates and boxes. Fruit pickers must be detail-oriented, fast, and reliable so they can remove fruit without loss. Prune strawberry bushes by hand using pruning shears and loppers. Remove debris from fields using hoes, shovels, baskets, etc. Workers may also manually plant and harvest, tie up other fruits such as blackberries and blueberries. Manually plant, cultivate, harvest, count load tie up, drive and pull stakes, and unload vegetables produce, horticultural specialties and field crops (tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon pumpkin). Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties also include cleaning, loading, and unloading harvested products. Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Discard inferior / defective products estimate their weight, measure, weigh and count products and materials. CORN: Workers may be asked to assist with irrigation activities, prepare the ground to plant corn with a Corn planter and harvest. Duties may include tilling soil, applying fertilizers, transplanting, pulling weeds, raking, cleaning around shed area, thinning, or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning, grading, and packing harvested product. Workers will also do staking, tying, loading, removing, and unloading of stakes. Workers may drive to/from fields and the supermarket. OFLC Administrator publishes new AEWR rates yearly and we reserve the right to adjust our job order to the new published rate with the exception of decreases. 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 and ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years old or older. A valid Drivers' License required to transport workers to fields and grocery store. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Lifting requirement may have a range of 5 - 50 lbs. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Workers should expect periods of little/no work due to weather conditions beyond employers control. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Most of the workday is spent in agricultural fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, humid, and other natural elements. Workers may stand in one place for long periods of time and must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push,

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard, LLC

Location:

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Telephone Number:

+14792082692

Worksite

Address:

2929 S Dead Horse Mountain Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23041-766899

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Employer may offer payment through check, direct deposit, or cash card. When multiple options are given the employee can choose how to receive wages.

Date Posted:

2/27/2023

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