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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

40

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Sugarcane. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Workers will harvest sugarcane by hand or machine, including operation of sugarcane harvester to cut/remove leaves from crop. Load field wagons with sugarcane stalk segments. Follow harvester on foot through the field and loading and unloading sites picking up dropped cane; haul sugarcane; repair, maintain farm equipment; continued maintenance of farmland/farm equipment. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, and knives. Prepare land and till soil. Perform manual labor to assist in loading and unloading of harvested sugarcane. Use shovels for end of season draining of fields. Drain excess water from field. Clean equipment using steam cleaner/high pressure water hose. Perform general farm maintenance. 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. No smoking in housing units, vehicles, or equipment. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer attests that it has sent (or will promptly send) original surety bond to CNPC. 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., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer's crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.).

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

Two months experience operating sugarcane combines/harvesters. Workers will walk, sit, stoop, bend, reach and pull for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; work in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and/or rain; pass a physical exam. Hazardous occupation. Must be 18 or older. Employer is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Drug testing is conducted post hire at the employers expense and is not part of the interview process. Negative results are required before starting work.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Cajun Cane Farms, LLC

Location:

New Iberia, LA 70563

Worksite

Address:

2711 Northside Road, New Iberia, LA 70563

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26009-549061

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/23/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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