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Pine Needle Gatherers & Forestry Laborer
New Life Pine Needles
Pageland, SC
$14.02 piece rate
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +18435170748
- Email address to Apply:
- Tresmorales@shtc.net
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 10
- Job Duties:
- Perform manual labor in forest to gather and bale pine needles. Hand tools, such as rakes, pitchforks, machetes, brush cutters, etc will be used for work. Cleaning/clearing of pine needle fields may be necessary before being raking. Work will also include Raking pine needles, baling pine needles, tying bales, loading and unloading of bales. Worker must be able to lift and carry 80lbs throughout the work day. Work may also include occasional routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- Job Classification:
- 45-4011.00 - Forest and Conservation Workers
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
- Special Requirements:
- This work requires physical stamina. Work is performed in outdoors in extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Worker must be able to lift 80lbs. Extensive walking is done over rough terrain. Minimum production standard of 10 bales correctly raked, tied and loaded per hour required for job retention after one week of training.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- New Life Pine Needles
- Location:
- Pageland, SC 29728
- Telephone Number:
- +18435170748
Worksite
- Address:
- 28376 Hwy 9, Pageland, SC 29728
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-400-22271-497999
- Multiple Worksites:
- Yes
- Additional Wage Information:
- Employer will make all deductions from worker's paycheck required by law.
- Date Posted:
- 10/26/2022