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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Farm Work: Peanuts, cotton, watermelons, hay. Plant, cultivate, harvest, grade and pack watermelon by hand. Operate machinery to plant and harvest cotton and peanuts. Prepare fields by performing duties which include: plowing, fertilizing and laying plastic. Use clippers to cut watermelons from vine while selecting watermelon according to supervisor's instructions taking into consideration size and quality. In an assembly line pick up cut watermelon and toss to other worker to place on dry road or to load into bin on trailer to be field packed. On truck, grade and pack produce into boxes or bags according to supervisor's instructions. Shovel peanuts onto conveyor. Pick up and load loose cotton. Hand chop and rogue cotton. Operate module to pack cotton and manually put dropped cotton back into module using a pitchfork and load cotton bales. Attach farm implements, such as a plow, disc, and drill to tractor. As a minor activity workers will cut hay. Install, repair and maintain irrigation. Roll irrigation line up and place into truck. Pick up plastic and place in front loader. Clean and maintain containers, materials, supplies including buckets, gloves and clippers and work areas including pulling weeds. Using the employer's vehicles, licensed drivers may transport workers and may be offered additional hours. 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 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.), 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.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Three months of farm work experience. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs., extensively walk, bend, reach, push, pull and toss watermelon and work outside in hot or wet weather conditions. Must be 18 years or older.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Pierce Farms

Location:

Lucedale, MS 39452

Worksite

Address:

230 Hwy 612, Lucedale, MS 39452

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24365-576407

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/16/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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