Farm Workers

Job description

Perform manual labor to rogue and irrigate crops by hand and to mechanically plant, harvest and process crops for seed production,
including rice, soybeans, wheat and corn. Climb grain bins to remove and secure top. Use brooms, blowers, shovels and vacuum cleaning
devices to clean grain bins, trucks, pits, augers, rice carts, combines and other equipment to comply with stringent seed inspection standards by
the State. To ensure the purity of the selected rice varieties for seed production, rogue rice fields under full flood by walking through fields
and removing undesirable off type rice varieties and other indigenous off type plants from each field by hand or using a hoe, shovel, or
machete. These fields must pass inspection by the Mississippi Seed improvement Association. Help with maintenance on all equipment in
the seed plant, farm shop and headquarters. Drive forklifts to move seed and other equipment. Load and unload grain trucks at the
cleaning facility and grain bins. Load seed on farm equipment for planting. Rogue soybean and corn fields by walking through fields and
removing undesirable off type soybean and corn varieties and weeds by hand or using a hoe, shovel or machete. Maintain rice levees. Put
down spillway openings, drain excess water, remove levee gates and regulate proper water depth in rice fields. Water soybean and corn
fields using a shovel, hoe and putting out polypipe. After harvest, help retrieve the polypipe from the fields. Rice, soybean and corn crops will
be checked to maintain adequate water supply. Set up and maintain irrigation equipment for flood and furrow irrigation on all crops.
Operate, repair and maintain basic farm equipment such as tractors and combines to plant, cultivate and harvest crops in the field and at
the grain bins and elevators. Drive and service agricultural equipment according to the guidelines and training given by the supervisor. Use
mowers and weed eaters around wells, buildings, farm equipment, grain bins and other places around the farm. Plant and harvest wheat
as a minor activity. Workers who have a valid driver's license and doctor's certificate may utilize pick-up trucks to transport workers to and from worksites and town and may be offered additional hours to assist in this requirement by providing transportation to doctor, church, and grocery shopping. 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. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, and help maintain all details in the above outline to better the existence of a safe and rewarding workplace.

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. Workers will have an paid lunch break. 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.

Special Requirements

Three months of verifiable farm work experience required. Endure extensive walking, prolonged bending and reaching, continuous lifting and carrying of up to 60 lbs., working in extremely hot, cold and/or wet weather, climbing 100 ft. grain bins and working in an elevated environment. Hazardous occupation. Must be 18 or older. Employer is a Drug Free Workplace. Drug testing is conducted post hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.