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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Worker's and Laborers, Crop

GARBER FARMS

IOTA, LA

$14.53 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13378246328
Email address to Apply:
garberoffice@garberfarm.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
165
Job Duties:
Job will involve handling boxes of plants both empty and full to load planters. Planting, rouging and harvesting of sweet potatoes. Some work is done in the plant beds which includes cutting & loading the sweet potato plants, some workers will sit on the planting machinery and feed the plants on to the device which turns and places the plants into the ground. Other workers are used to walk behind the planting machinery to spot plant where the machinery did not function properly. Roughing the fields, repairing and or building storage bins with wood materials, as well as sorting and packing will be continuous between planting and harvesting. When harvest begins, workers will ride on a harvester that mechanically digs two rows of potatoes simultaneously. Workers will remove the potatoes from the vines, sort and place on a conveyor, job involves lifting up to 50 LBS. Frequent and repetitive stooping, standing, walking and reaching. Workers may at times be involved in operating machinery and equipment used in planting , harvesting, sorting and packing. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Employers may require post hire or random drug testing at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. 3 months similar farm experience required. Full time supervision and all tools are provided.
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
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
GARBER FARMS
Location:
IOTA, LA 70543
Telephone Number:
+13378246328

Worksite

Address:
3405 DES CANNES HWY EXIT 65 OFF 1-10 then NORTH ON HWY 97 FOR 8 & 3/4 MILES TO INTERSECTION OF HWY 97 & 98 ON RIGHT, IOTA, LA 70543

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24025-667751
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
2/9/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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