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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

Strawberries: Duties include, but are not limited to: Bedding plastic, planting, covering plastic with shovels, covering berries with canvas, working in irrigation, working in the heat, bending over to prune and clean unwanted weeds, use of backpack sprayers, picking strawberries, must be able to carry two gallons of strawberries to the designated area, building boxes necessary for packaging, labeling product and packaging for shipment, lifting plastic and removing drip tape. Watermelons: Duties include but are not limited to: bedding plastic, transplanting plants, help in irrigation, clean unwanted weeds by hand, picking watermelons, loading watermelons onto school bus, sorting and packaging watermelons once melons arrive at packing facility., assembling boxes for shipment, cleaning and sanitizing packing shed, washing hands when coming and going from packing house. The packing house is located on the farm. Row Crop Production: Duties include but are not limited to: Use farm implements such as plow, disc, drill, planter, cultivator, along with any and all row crop equipment owned by Catesa Farms, LLC. May be asked to assist in performing other tasks such as lubricating equipment, minor repairs and assist supervisor to help with replacing parts on various equipment, unloading grain into storage bins, and cleaning out grain storage bins. May be asked to assist in transporting equipment, this may include road side tire repair, and clearing necessary obstructions to allow equipment to pass through. General Farm Maintenance: Duties include but are not limited to: Mowing grass, operating weed-eaters, repairing fences, picking up roots, rocks, trash, painting, and any farm maintenance instructed by Catesa Farms, LLC management. Workers will be trained and asked to always follow food safety protocols with no exceptions. All workers will be asked to follow instructions given to them by the management of Catesa Farms, LLC.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Three (3) months experience in grading, sorting, and loading strawberries and watermelons, use of mechanical harvesting, cultivating, and planting equipment. Employer may conduct criminal background check on all new employees. Workers will be asked to show up each day with a positive attitude. All workers will show Catesa Farms, LLCs staff members, property, equipment, building, and housing respect and care. Workers will be asked to work well with others and be willing to interact with others on a day-to-day basis. All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. Clean and maintain work areas. Must assist with all Good Agricultural Practices policies. 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 to communicate with the supervisor.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Catesa Farms, LLC Petition 1

Location:

Riddleton, TN 37151

Worksite

Address:

11 Catesa Farms Lane, Riddleton, TN 37151

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25042-684397

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/18/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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