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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

150

Job Duties:

NORTH CAROLINA HARVESTING LLC.FLC, (158) Temporary Agricultural Workers for North Carolina in (Nash, Wilson, and Lee Counties) from April 05/2024 to November 20/2024. Planting Sweet Potatoes, Harvesting Sweet Potatoes; Planting, setting Tobacco, topping Tobacco suckers; Harvesting Strawberry, Harvesting Watermelon, and Picking Cucumbers. Workers will also be Harvest by hand, pulling weeds, raking, and Clear up rows where plantings are. Setting Tobacco and topping suckering must begin as soon as the uppermost reapable leaf is of such a size that it will not be damaged by the topping operation. When time to harvest, will harvest by hand and by machine. Workers will harvest sweet potato and Cucumbers, and place in 5/8 bucket. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Job is outdoor and continues in all types of weather. Able to lift and carry 75 pounds repetitively throughout the workday. The use or possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited. Worker may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol testing at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. Requires 1 months of verifiable work experience manual harvesting. $0.60 per 5/8 Bucket or equivalent/Sweet Potato, $1.00 per 5/8 Bucket or equivalent/Cucumbers, $15.81/hour, Tobacco, Strawberries and Watermelons per Hour $15.81. 35 hours a week. Will Provide daily transportation round trips to and from housing to the work-site location, at no cost to the workers. Housing provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return own residency daily. The tools are provided by the employer at no cost to workers. 3/4 scheduled working hours guaranteed. Transport/subsistence reimbursed for the costs incurred by reporting to the workplace if the worker completes half the period of employment. Return Transportation Refunded if the worker terminates the contract. The employer understands that the Fair Labor Standards Act applies independently of the H-2A requirements and imposes. Obligations on employers regarding payment of wages. 20 CFR 655.122(h)(1). In the event a female worker is hired, employer will provide separate sleeping, bathing, and toilet facilities for male and female workers. Must be 18 years old. "Go to your nearest Career Center"

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

All drug testing is post hire and not part of the interview process; All Drug or alcohol testing at no cost to the worker. / Todas las pruebas de drogas son posteriores a la contratacion y no forman parte del proceso de entrevista; Todas las pruebas de drogas o alcohol sin costo para el trabajador.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

NORTH CAROLINA HARVESTING LLC

Location:

Bailey, NC 27807

Telephone Number:

+12523630834

Worksite

Address:

2866 ROSE LOOP RD, NASHVILLE, NC 27856

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24037-695407

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$0.60 Per 5/8 bucket (Sweet Potato) hand harvest. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent is $16.20 based on average 27 piece rate units per hour. Guaranteed $15.81 per hour. 

Date Posted:

2/27/2024

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