Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop
Employer
2305 Highway 17
DELHI, LA 71232
United States
Job description
Workers will perform all duties involved in harvesting sweet potatoes. The job specifications involve general farm labor for the purpose of harvesting sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are harvested mechanically or by hand with the workers riding on covered harvesters, removing vines, sorting, grading, and placing sweet potatoes on a conveyor. Sweet potato bins are filled and taken to storage. Work may also include arranging, sorting, and transferring sweet potatoes from storage. Duties listed above may require work on Saturday and Sunday based on the following explanation. Workers should also expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop, or other conditions beyond the employer's control. Workers must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in extreme temperatures. Workers will be orientated and instructed on all aspects of safety. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements may result in termination. General farm work is included. All tools will be provided at no cost.
Special Requirements
The work requirements are for general farm labor for purpose for harvesting sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes will be harvested mechanically with workers riding on a harvestor, removing vines, sorting, grading, and placing sweet potatoes on a conveyor or if unable to harvest mechanically workers will be harvesting by hand. Sweet potato bins are filled and taken to storage by tractors or hired freight company depending on location. Workers may also arrange, sort and transfer sweet potatoes from storage. General farm work is included. Work will be performed in various and at times extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, and rain. Safety precautions are in place and followed. Repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking and frequent stooping will be required. All tools are provided at no cost.