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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworkers

Simon Farm, LLC

Star City, AR

$14.53 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18704898312
Email address to Apply:
jerrysimon26@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
20
Job Duties:
Crops/Commodities: Farmwork: tomatoes/strawberries. Perform manual labor to plant, cultivate, harvest, grade and pack tomatoes and strawberries. Irrigate, weed, thin, prune, trellis, and stake and string tomato plants. Lay plastic and sow seeds. Hand pick tomatoes and strawberries according to supervisor's instructions. Count and check produce. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Workers will not break skin of produce, drop produce, or leave any appropriate product on the plant during harvest. Produce will be graded during harvest and packed in the field or taken to packing house to be graded and packed. Grade, sort, or classify agricultural products by size, weight, color and condition. Grade, sort, wash, select, label or pack harvested products. Assemble cartons, crates and containers using hand tools. Measure and weigh products or estimate, visually or by feel. Products are graded and sorted according to specified factors and defective, inferior and/or foreign matter is discarded. Acceptable products are placed in specified containers according to grade, which is marked on containers. Containers are then stacked in specified locations. Grade and/or identification number is recorded on tags or shipping, receiving or sales sheets. Examine and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Stack boxes onto pallets, transport vehicles or trailers. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Remove stakes, string, and plastic. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Clean and maintain work areas. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.
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:
Work in extreme temperatures. Performed prolonged bending, stooping, walking, pushing and pulling. Perform repetitive movements. Lift, carry and load up to 40 lbs.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Simon Farm, LLC
Location:
Star City, AR 71667
Telephone Number:
+18704898312

Worksite

Address:
582 Americus Rd., Star City, AR 71667

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24232-275857
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
8/28/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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