Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery, And Greenhouse
Employer
166 Lester Limbaugh Lane
Belvidere, TN 37306
United States
Job description
Plant and work the fields. Sod can weigh anywhere from 10 lbs. to 25 lbs. each piece. Workers can apply the seeds to the fields by hand or use equipment which also includes handling 50 -80-pound bags of seed, fertilizer, mulch, straw and large straw bales, climbing up and down ladders: mow the fields, maintain irrigation in fields, cut, roll, stack and prepare for the shipment of the Sod. Load and unload trucks by hand or machine. Workers will be required to lay Sod when needd. Prepare fields for the next harvest, placing the net material consisting of presenting the net and bending down to the earth every 3 feet. To put a stake in the earth that bends and leans for long periods of time. Plant, weed, fertilize, harvest and load corn, wheal, soybeans and strawberries. Perform a variety of other duties including lubricating and repairing rarm machinery. Work in extreme heat or cold for long hours per day
Other Related Jobs: General tasks and other farm duties that go along with the worker's responsibilities.
Alternative Work: Includes: Draining the fields, preparing the land for planting, maintenance of tools, and equipment. and other work that is directly related to harvesting and activities for which the workers are hired, fencing, outhouses, and barn maintenance. Such work will be offered when weather or harvest conditions make it impossible to work in the primary activities indicated above.
General Conditions:
If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.
Down-Weather: Workers must expect occasional periods of little or no work due to weather, harvest, or other conditions beyond the control of the Employer. These periods can occur at any time throughout the season. Vacation and extended time off are not allowed unless it is deemed an emergency. Any extended time off is only given when the Employer gives written approval. Workers may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have clothing suitable for conditions that include light rain and temperatures ranging from 35 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers must be able to stand, bend, walk for prolonged periods of time and be physically rit to perform duties assigned. Workers will be trained for a period of two (2) days (16 hours) after which the worker will be expected to perform the work required.
Special Requirements
Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.