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Sapelo Straw Co LLC

Folkston, GA

$16.08 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+19124248049
Email address to Apply:
clintw@sapelostrawco.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
30
Job Duties:
After the grower/landowner cultivates the pine trees, which the forestry division marks, the workers will manually gather pine straw by raking, baling, stacking, grading, sorting, and tying. Peak pine needle fall begins in late October or early November and lasts through late summer each year. Raking during these months allows a portion of the yearly needle drop to stay in place. Workers will clean field areas by picking up sticks before raking the area. Workers will also perform cleaning and weeding tasks. Workers may lift and carry up to 50lbs. Después de que el cultivador/propietario de la tierra cultiva los pinos, que la división forestal marca, los trabajadores recogerán manualmente la paja de pino mediante rastrillado, enfardado, apilado, clasificación, ordenación y atado. El pico de caída de agujas de pino comienza a finales de octubre o principios de noviembre y dura hasta finales del verano cada año. Rastrillar durante estos meses permite que una parte de la caída anual de agujas permanezca en su lugar. Los trabajadores limpiarán las áreas del campo recogiendo ramas antes de rastrillar la zona. Los trabajadores también realizarán tareas de limpieza y deshierbe. Los trabajadores pueden levantar y cargar hasta 50 libras.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
The employer will only conduct a drug test if the worker (employee) is in a work-related accident. The drug testing will be at the employer's expense. If the worker fails the drug test or refuses to undergo drug testing, this will likely be considered probable cause for termination of employment. El empleador solo realizar una prueba de drogas si el trabajador (empleado) est en un accidente laboral. La prueba de drogas ser a expensas del empleador. Si el trabajador falla la prueba de drogas o se niega a someterse a la prueba de drogas, esto probablemente se considerar causa probable para la terminacin del empleo.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Sapelo Straw Co LLC
Location:
Townsend, GA 31331

Worksite

Address:
1660 John Burch Rd, Folkston, GA 31537

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25239-271058
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
per bale, Estimated hourly Rate is $16.08 per hour.
Date Posted:
9/18/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.90

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