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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, as well as SOC Code 45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators and are related to the production of sugar beets, wheat, barley, and potatoes. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production. General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair farm structures; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload farm trucks; transport crops to/from market/storage; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel trucks and Ag exempt, non CDL 2 or 3 axle trucks; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; ; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers. Irrigation duties will include the following: Wheel lines: start gasoline/electric engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals. Other Irrigation Duties: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields; lubricate, adjust, repair and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water. Duties related to the Cutting/Sorting of Seed Potatoes will include the following: Will apply techniques as instructed by the employer to cut and sort potatoes by: using knife to cut potato into sections; place potatoes on machine that cuts potatoes into sections; push button to start machinery; tend/ monitor machine to insure proper movement of product; discard diseased/rotting/inferior product and foreign matter; report malfunctions; general cleanup. Duties related to the Harvesting of Potatoes will include the following: Will apply techniques as instructed by the employer to: remove rocks from rows in front of harvesting equipment; discard diseased/rotting product, rocks and foreign matter; alert equipment operator of equipment clogging/malfunctions; aid operator in correct machine performance

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

US-2 Farms, LLC

Location:

Pocatello, ID 83201

Worksite

Address:

3345 Rast Road (including fields/worksites within a 10-mile radius), American Falls, ID 83211

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24159-084898

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

6/17/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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