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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Cotton Ginning. Operate trucks to haul raw cotton from local fields to the cotton gin. Load cotton bales/modules at pick-up locations, where bales/modules have already been separated to be picked up, and unload bales/modules at the gin in the staging area as instructed by the supervisor. All activities are in connection with the ginning of cotton. Haul gin trash to disposal destinations. Haul cotton seed to drop-off destinations. Maintain trucks. 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. (Shift 1) 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and (Shift 2) 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, Monday through Saturday. Each worker will be assigned to a shift. 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.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer's crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.). Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Job Classification:

53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Valid CDL license required. Driver Requirements. Must be 18 years of age or older. Work requires frequent sitting, stooping or bending, extensive pushing and pulling, and repetitive movements. Employer is a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.

Number of Hours Per Week:

66

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Covington Gin Company, Inc.

Location:

Andalusia, AL 36420

Worksite

Address:

19961 Blake Pruitt Road, Andalusia, AL 36420

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24232-275883

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

8/20/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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