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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworkers and Laborers

Dounoco Land Company

Millwood, GA

$13.67 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+19122812723
Email address to Apply:
jcgillisjr.1989@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Dounoco Land Company owns 140 acres of Blueberry orchards, and the blueberry plants are dormant from December through February. This is the only time of the year that dead or diseased plants may be removed and replaced with new plants. This is a time consuming and labor-intensive task that must be completed during the dormant life cycle of the blueberry plants. Job duties will include: dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs, inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress, move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors, 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, clean equipment or facilities, operate farming equipment, operate irrigation systems, plant crops, or other plants. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion., Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
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:
Employer will conduct post-hire drug tests at no cost to the employee to enforce a drug free workplace policy. Failing a drug test will result in termination. Job requires frequent stooping or bending over, repetitive movements. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have a regular driver's license. Requires 3 months farm experience.
Number of Hours Per Week:
50
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Dounoco Land Company
Location:
Millwood, GA 31552
Telephone Number:
+19122812723

Worksite

Address:
6577 Douglas Hwy, Millwood, GA 31552

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23283-421449
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/18/2023

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