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
Farmworkers and Laborers Crop
Ahlholm Inc
Warren, ME
$16.95 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +12072733695
- Email address to Apply:
- vincentahlholm@gmail.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 12
- Job Duties:
- Numerous crop types; must be able to differentiate crop maturity and quality. Identification of individual crop types and varieties is essential. Must know or be able to learn correct areas of cutting at harvest. Planting and care of tomatoes, cabbage, corn, potatoes, peas, apples, cane fruits, melons, carrots, strawberries, etc. Care of bedding plants in greenhouse. Placement and removal of crop covers and plastic. Hand hoeing and weeding, straw application and runner removal of crop covers and plastic. Working on packing line weighing containers to the pound. Applying pallet wrap, box lids, etc. Drip line and irrigation placement. Cleaning of building, shipping crates, and other farm tasks. Work is usually performed outdoors, sometimes under extreme hot or cold conditions. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Duties may require working off the ground at heights up to 20 feet using ladders or climbing. Workers must understand and follow food safety rules at all times. Experience required; 30 days in vegetable or apple duties listed.
- 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:
- 1
- Special Requirements:
- Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Ahlholm Inc
- Location:
- Warren, ME 04864
- Telephone Number:
- +12072733695
Worksite
- Address:
- 1986 Western Rd, Warren, ME 04864
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23081-870206
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 3/30/2023