Farmworker: Diversified (45-2092.00)

Job description

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein.

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Workers will be trained in the proper field and shed sanitation. Workers must follow field and shed sanitation requirements at all time. Not following these requirements are cause for Discipline and/or Termination:
Corn detassel: Perform manual labor to detassel seed corn by walking through corn fields, reaching to pull off the tassel off the corn plant and throwing it to the ground by hand. Bend down to remove rogue plants, weeds, and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields, as instructed by supervisors. Long-sleeved shirts and long pants are recommended to minimize contact with the plants and thereby reduce the exposure to cuts and scrapes caused by the corn plants. Perform prolonged bending, reaching, and walking over uneven ground in either dusty or muddy conditions. May have to work outside in extremely wet, humid, and hot conditions. Workers are expected to possess the skills to work in the production of crops listed in this job order. The introductory period for all crop activities is 2 days starting with the first day of employment to acclimate the worker to the physical demands of farm work and to familiarize workers with job specifications and to demonstrate proper detasseling methods and other crop specific issues. Operational specifications can change during the season due to crop or market conditions. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the employer or designated employee. Workers will have close supervision to ensure adherence to instructions. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments, and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employee as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties on any given day and different tasks on different days. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties and work on any crop as assigned by the worker’s supervisor. During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activates workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task. The employer is drug-free. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employer’s expense and is not part of the interview process. Negative results are required before starting work. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Workers must carefully handle tools, equipment, and crops in a manner to avoid injury or damage. The employer will comply with all Federal, State, and local safety requirements. The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the worker’s refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such worker’s willful damage or destruction of the tools. The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.

Special Requirements

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to post hire and random drug testing at no cost to the employee. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.