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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. General Farm Labor: Workers will shovel, haul, and spread manure. Workers will dig holes, ditches, and trenches. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Haul hay. Workers may also operate tractor, tree spade, bobcats (skid steers), trencher and pressure washer. Nursery: Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, axes, pick, hand saw, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops, and cleaning, grading, packing, and loading harvested product. Plant seeds by hand. May construct trellises, repair fences and existing farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Load and unload plants on truck. Prepare or ready baskets of flowers for sale. Workers may transport workers to fields and/or grocery store. Workers will be offered hours 7 days a week with no scheduled “off” day; however, workers will be offered at least ½ day to 1 full day weekly to take care of grocery store visits, etc. This will be discussed with workers weekly and days off will vary weekly.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must have 3 months experience in planting, cultivating, harvesting vegetables and produce, and greenhouse/nursery activities. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Employers may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. If asked to operate vehicles, a valid drivers license will be required. There is a lifting requirement of 5 to 50 lbs. All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach, lift, and extensive walking. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed.

Number of Hours Per Week:

63

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Homestead Farms

Location:

Coldwater, MS 38618

Worksite

Address:

255 Hardin Lane, Coldwater, MS 38618

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24340-520022

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

"NONE"

Date Posted:

12/19/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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