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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

9

Job Duties:

The essential work activity involves moving highly perishable agricultural crops (vegetables and other agricultural commodities) directly from the fixed site agricultural properties of the associations growers/members to the farmers fields to the processing plant, the locations of which are detailed in the attached schedule. The haulers are required to complete each step of the haul, as part of necessary field-to processing facility activities for the harvest. Haulers must be physically and mentally healthy. Each worker is expected to operate hauling vehicles efficiently and safely through all types of routes. Haulers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi-trailers, and have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these vehicles. Must have a CDL or equivalent license, pass a required drivers license background check, and mandated drug and alcohol test. Haulers must have and maintain a suitable driving record, and be insured by the employers insurance company. CDL Driver: Workers will load and unload trucks. Deliver sweet corn, transport company equipment, loads packets of crates for every load and help push down loaded crates to the first 4 pallets, sweep and clean trailers. Workers must operate trucks in a careful and cautious manner. Workers caught not doing so will be terminated. The worker must also have an appropriate license and medical certificate that will meet the FDOT state laws. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Work begins at assigned time. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 100 (+) degrees to below 30 degrees. Workers will work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Workers will make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists. Workers must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Workers will use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. These could/will weigh up to 50 lbs. Workers will supply their own work clothes. All the tasks in this Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product. During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task. Full Crop Commitment: This is regular work, seven hours per day, Monday through Friday and five hours on Saturday for the full remainder of the period of employment. The worker agrees to work for assigned employer(s) whenever work is available during the full remaining period of employment even though work may be slack at times. The worker understands that if the worker quits or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the period of employment, the worker will not receive the 3/4 guarantees and will not receive certain transportation reimbursements. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in termination.

Job Classification:

53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

J.E.T. Farms Georgia, Inc

Location:

Camilla, GA 31730

Telephone Number:

+12292206882

Worksite

Address:

6681 Wiregrass Rd, Camilla , GA 31730

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23093-896669

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

4/18/2023

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