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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

72

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Corn. Corn Detasseling: Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, for the purpose of detasseling seed corn, remove rogue plants, weeds and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields. The worker in order to perform this kind of work must be able to work outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. Employer will train workers. Training will include but is not limited to safety training and worker protection training videos. Training includes general discussion of job duties and policies. Training will take place at Orientation prior to working. Employees will be explained and have read to them the Job Order. The employer will answer any questions the workers may have. Corn Harvest: Workers will assist in the unloading of corn. Corn delivered from the field will be unloaded onto conveyer belts and moved to the grading area where workers will remove corn with quality issues as well as trash. Any waste generated by the grading of corn will be loaded into waste trucks by workers. Workers will load graded corn into bins. The corn will be unloaded from bins with the use of conveyor belts. Empty bins will be cleaned. Workers will be required to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive activities. Workers will be asked to clean work areas including break rooms and bathrooms. Both day and night shifts are available. Site clean up and maintenance.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 1 months of agricultural experience. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Must be able to pass criminal background check. Employer uniformly conducts a post-employment drug screen and background check.

Number of Hours Per Week:

39

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Overlook Harvesting Company, LLC_OHC Remington Detasseling and Harvest - Farmworker 2024

Location:

Winter Haven, FL 33884

Worksite

Address:

68000 Tamarack Rd - (41.50237N, 86.42650W), North Liberty, IN 46554

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24116-927448

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Corn Detasseling, per acre. Estimated hourly wage rate for this piece rate is $18.70/hr based on workers completing 0.22 acres/hr for 30-inch corn for two passes or more. Guaranteed $18.18/hr.

Date Posted:

5/16/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$85.00

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