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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Labor Workers

Owens Farming LLC

Wilson, NC

$12.78 per hour

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Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+12522452230
Email address to Apply:
patrickowensfarms@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
30
Job Duties:
Workers will perform temporary agricultural labor related exclusively to the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of sweet potatoes. Duties are routine in nature, require no prior experience, and are performed under close supervision following employer instructions. Workers will prepare fields for planting; plant sweet potato slips by hand or using mechanical transplanters; perform weeding, hoeing, and chopping; install, maintain, and remove plastic mulch and drip irrigation lines; and perform general crop maintenance activities. Workers will harvest sweet potatoes by hand and may assist with mechanical harvesting. Harvesting duties include digging, picking, collecting, grading, and placing sweet potatoes into field containers. Workers must handle crops carefully to avoid damage. Workers will perform field clean-up, remove crop debris, and complete other general farm labor duties directly related to sweet potato production. Workers may use hand tools and simple farm equipment as instructed. No operation of complex machinery or vehicles is required. All duties are performed in the field under the direct supervision of the employer. No independent judgment or specialized skills are required. On-the-job training will be provided.
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:
No
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Owens Farming LLC
Location:
Wilson, NC 27896

Worksite

Address:
1400 Raleigh Road Parkway West, Wilson, NC 27896

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26093-755440
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
$0.50 per 5/8 bushel bucket, estimated hourly rate of $13.50, guaranteed minimum hourly rate of $12.78 per hour for U.S. workers and starting at $11.09 per hour for H-2A workers
Date Posted:
4/10/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.50

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