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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

230

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. High Clearance Roguing: in addition to roguing, the worker rides on a high clearance machine above the corn in order to spot off-types of plants. As off­ types are spotted, workers will get off the machine and remove the off-types. Volunteer Roguing and Roguing: the worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, removing the corn plants that are of a different variety, from a previous season, or one that competes with the current crop, leaving the field ready for detasseling. These activities require the use of shovels and hoes. Detasseling: the worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields removing the tassels that are left after the detasseling machine passes through. Workers will remove the tassels and drop them to the ground. Workers might be required to go through the fields multiple times. Repairing deer fence around fields to make sure that animals stay out of the crops. General Housekeeping and Maintenance: in order to prepare the warehouse for harvest, the worker will paint, rake, sweep, and perform general housekeeping tasks. The worker may also wash buses and other work vehicles throughout the work season. Sanitation Driver: the worker, who has worked with D Perez Harvesting, LLC for at least 1 year and who has a valid driver’s license, will operate a company vehicle and transport utility trailers with port-o-pots on them as required for sanitation purposes. The qualified worker will move the port-o-pots from field to field. This includes but is not limited to, refilling the supplies at the handwashing station, keeping the cups stocked for the water coolers, and refilling the water coolers. In order to perform these types of activities, the worker must be able to work outside for at least eight (8) hours a day in all types of weather and have the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. A three (3) month experience in this type of work is required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Workers should expect occasional periods of little to no work because of weather, crop, or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods can occur at any time throughout the season.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

All workers must be 18 years of age or older. The type of work involves working conditions that require tremendous stamina and a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and in adverse weather such as rain or snow. Due to the type of physical conditioning needed, there is a probationary period of seven (7) working days beginning with the first day of employment to show possession of the required endurance to perform this type of work. If driving and operating company vehicles, a valid drivers license is required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

D Perez Harvesting, LLC

Location:

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Telephone Number:

+12392258645

Worksite

Address:

15766 Floating Bridge Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24071-789427

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/18/2024

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