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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

31

Job Duties:

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Farm Equipment Operation During Field Operations: Workers be required to operate tractors and other farm equipment during field operations as an incidental activity in the production of crops. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor/heavy equipment. Workers will be required to operate equipment according to instructions and in a manner that protects the operator, other workers, trees, crops and equipment. Workers will use the trucks and vehicles to transports themselves, and fellow workers to and from work, to work sites during the day, and to the store weekly. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination. Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Barley, Rape, Canola, Bermuda, MIlo :Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks appropriate for grain crops being planted cultivated and harvested. Workers will help in preparing the land for planting. This may include attaching farm implements such as a plow, disc, combine and drill to tractor. Worker may apply various types of fertilizer to the soil and plants. These bags can weigh between 60-75 lbs. Workers may cultivate and thin crops using a hoe. Workers will remove undesirable and excess growth, such as tassel,suckers, and weeds by hand. Carries supplies such as bags and bailing wires to the fields. Helps with pumping and spreading manure which is either injected or sprayed onto fields. Clears irrigation ditches, using shovel. Workers may husk and shell corn. Loads and unloads trucks, unloads grain onto conveyors to storage bins or elevators. Cleans and lubricates farm machines and uses various hand tools. Workers may climb at elevated heights to assist with grain storage bins. Workers will operate heavy equipment. Workers may be required to perform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, packing, weeding, hoeing, cleaning, building maintenance/repair which can include pressure washing, welding, grounds maintenance and move irrigation pipes and equipment, fertilizer / manure management, cleaning and maintaining drip irrigation systems, cleaning and preventative maintenance on all equipment used at farm, load/unload trucks from harvest into storage bins or elevator & assist with grain elevator.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

All applicants must have at least 3 months experience working on a diversified farm. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

60

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Tosh Farms

Location:

Henry, TN 38231

Worksite

Address:

232 Turnpike Rd., Martin, TN 38237

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24353-555621

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/20/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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