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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Cattle, Sweet Corn, Strawberries. Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Perform manual and/or mechanized duties associated with the breeding, care, and raising of livestock. Feed and water livestock. Herd livestock to pasture for grazing. Herd animals into corral and/or stall. Manually restrain animal. Maintain/repair fences used to contain herd animals. Examines animals for diseases and injuries. Perform farm duties related to cattle production and raising: clean and prepare barn equipment; feed cows; place and remove bulls from breeding service; perform AI (artificial insemination) on cattle/livestock, examine cattle for illnesses and treat as necessary; vaccinate cattle; clean, repair, and maintain facilities; spread manure on pastures; clean manure from feed lanes; sort and lock-up cows; assist with calving; feed calves ; load and transport herd. Workers may engage in light processing of the farms own livestock products without adding other ingredients. These light processing activities include cutting or freezing of the farm's own meat products on and off the farm. Pack and store cuts or frozen products from farm raised cattle. Assist with livestock vaccination. Apply routine medications. Tend to cuts and bruises. Spray livestock and with insecticide. Assist with livestock castration. Clip, brand, or tag animals. Perform general livestock and care. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Put wildlife netting around orchard, vineyard, berry and/or vegetable areas to deter wildlife from foraging and defecating in the production areas. Workers must operate all equipment, such as tractors, properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Positions sought by this labor certification are in sweet corn and strawberry cultivation and cattle raising. To be considered for the jobs, applicants must be willing to work on the farm in all aspects mentioned in the job description. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Prior experience on a vegetable or livestock farm is desirable but not required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Beaufort Hollow Farms LLC

Location:

Pulaski, VA 24301

Worksite

Address:

5242 Thornspring Rd., Pulaski, VA 24301

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23138-034529

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

5/19/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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