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Farmworker

Westover Farms, Inc.

Jeanerette, LA

$14.84 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13373808007
Extension
0
Email address to Apply:
westoverfarms@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Job duties include operating farm equipment, including spray equipment, fertilizer, planter, and chain cutter; spray chemicals; cultivate during Spring; repair and maintain farm equipment, including cane harvester; job involves frequent stooping, lifting and exposure to extreme temperatures. Worker must be able to lift/carry sufficient weight (approximately 50 pounds) to move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks.  The Employer will rely on the workers' own representations and observations of workers to assess if the workers meet this qualification. Random drug screening upon hire (paid for by Employer); minimum three months experience required in similar occupation. Work schedule includes one unpaid lunch hour. Base hours offered is 40 hours offered; overtime hours are usually offered during plentiful season and may include an additional 10-40 hours of overtime work depending on the nature of the season; higher wage may be paid based on experience. Las tareas del puesto incluyen manejar equipos agrícolas, incluidos equipos de pulverización, fertilizantes, plantadoras y cortadoras de cadenas; pulverizar productos químicos; cultivar durante la primavera; reparar y mantener equipos agrícolas, incluida la cosechadora de caña; el trabajo implica agacharse, levantar peso y exponerse a temperaturas extremas con frecuencia. El trabajador debe ser capaz de levantar/cargar peso suficiente (aproximadamente 50 libras) para mover el equipo y el material necesario para completar las tareas asignadas.  El empleador se basará en las declaraciones de los propios trabajadores y en sus observaciones para evaluar si los trabajadores cumplen esta cualificación. Prueba de drogas aleatoria en el momento de la contratación (pagada por el empleador); se requiere un mínimo de tres meses de experiencia en una ocupación similar. El horario de trabajo incluye una hora de almuerzo no remunerada. El horario base ofrecido es de 40 horas; se suelen ofrecer horas extra durante la temporada de abundancia y pueden incluir entre 10 y 40 horas adicionales de trabajo extra en función de la naturaleza de la temporada; se puede pagar un salario más alto en función de la experiencia.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Westover Farms, Inc.
Location:
Jeanerette, LA 70544

Worksite

Address:
8709 Old Jeanerette Road + surrounding 950 acres, Jeanerette, LA 70544

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26015-561236
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $13.49 per hour.
Date Posted:
1/30/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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