Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop
Employer
41.633499, -89.843763
Prophetstown, IL 61277
United States
Job description
Corn Detasseling and Roguing - The worker will walk down the rows between the plants in the corn fields, and worker must be able to walk multiple miles per day. Job is outdoors and continues in all types of weather. Must be able to work long hours in direct sunlight, where weather conditions may be hot and humid. Rain is possible and worker will be exposed to pollen the entire day while performing he job duties. The majority of the workday is spent on one's feet and outdoors. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Must be able to lift 70lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able to lift and carry 70lbs. in field. Workers may be required to submit to random drug tests at the discretion of the employer. Drug testing and background checks may be performed during the interview process. Use of personal cell phone or other personal electronic device during working hours strictly prohibited except for work-related calls or emergencies and violation may result in immediate termination. All physical requirements will take place in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements for extended periods of time.
Special Requirements
The job offered requires that the worker be available for work six (6) hours per day Monday through Saturday, every day that work is available, and for the full anticipated period of employment, even though work may be slack for a brief period of time. The worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned tasks whenever work is available through the full anticipated period of employment. Work available is defined as: no work required on the workers Sabbath or Federal holidays, but work is required six (6) hours per day Monday through Saturday. All applicants must be able (with or without reasonable accommodation), willing, and qualified to perform all the work described, and must be available for the entire anticipated period of employment.