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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

13

Job Duties:

1 Dog Ventures crops include: Citrus, Southern Peas, Butter Beans, Sweet Corn, Squash and Okra Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Workers will perform various tasks with fall planting of citrus trees that include but not limited to: Planting, transplanting, land prep, seeding, pot moving, irrigating, bedding, staking, wrapping, tractor driving, equipment operation, field layout, digging, irrigation construction, picking fruit and moving bins of fruit. General duties: Workers will assist with planting, transplanting, seeding, pot moving, irrigation, bedding, staking, wrapping, tractor driving, equipment operation, field layout, digging, irrigation construction, picking fruit, moving bins of fruit, planting transplants, and harvesting vegetables. General Maintenance: Workers will perform various duties for up keeping of the nursery. These duties may include painting of nursery buildings, fence repair, mowing, weed eating, and other general building and ground maintenance. Loading and unloading: Workers will be required to count, load and unload plants. Sweet Corn, Beans and Peas: Workers will plant cultivate and harvest Sweet Corn, Southern Peas, and Butter Beans. This includes removing grass by hand or with a hoe. Squash and Okra: Workers will harvest Squash and Okra. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Workers must have 3 months experience as an agricultural worker. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

44

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

1 Dog Ventures, LLC

Location:

Sale City , GA 31784

Telephone Number:

+12292131031

Worksite

Address:

777 Mt. Zion Rd, Sale City, GA 31784

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24122-946668

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

5/14/2024

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