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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Laborer

Dillon Dyer

Lafayette, TN

$15.14 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16155572440
Email address to Apply:
manion.emily@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
20
Job Duties:
Workers may chop out the weeds between the rows of tobacco. Workers will cut, spike and haul in the tobacco from the fields, using metal spikes and tobacco knives ( thats provided to workers, at no charge) They will place 5 to 6 plants onto wooden sticks, and after a couple of days of "drying out" will haul the sticks to the barn to hang onto tearpoles. Stripping involves, removing the dried leaves from the stalks, and seperating them by looks, and colors, and placing them into 3 grading piles for baling. Baling process consists of placing the leave into large baling machines, that compresses the leaves into 5 to 6 hundred pound bales, that are tagged and labeled for selling. The workers will/may do various farm related jobs such as fencing, barn clean ups or repairs, weed eating, mowing, working or feeding cattle,etc, in between the tobacco processes. Lifting 50 to 60 pounds, climbing, walking, bending, and repeat movements are ALL requirements of farm laborers.
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:
No
Special Requirements:
Workers will be trained on each process of tobacco harvesting, so that they are familiar with equipment, that is provided, and that they understand each process.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Dillon Dyer
Location:
Lafayette, TN 37083

Worksite

Address:
7816 Akersville Road, Lafayette, TN 37083

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24141-013479
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
5/28/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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