Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery, And Greenhouse
Employer
17049 Bridgeforth Road
Tanner, AL 35671
United States
Job description
Skill Level 1
Planting, Cultivating and Harvesting Row Crop:
Crop and Plant Care: Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. Monitor and maintain crop health by weeding and applying fertilizers or pesticides as directed. Irrigate crops as needed.
Equipment Operation: Operate farm machinery and equipment, such as tractors, plows, and mowers. Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on farm equipment.
General Maintenance: Repair and maintain farm buildings, fences, and other structures. Assist with construction and repair projects as necessary.
Harvesting and Packing: Harvest, sort, and pack crops for sale or distribution. Ensure proper handling and storage of harvested produce.
General Labor: Assist with various farm tasks, such as cleaning, loading and unloading materials, and other manual labor as needed. Work with a team to complete tasks efficiently,
Safety and Compliance: Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations related to farming practices.
Requirements: Physical stamina and the ability to perform strenuous tasks in various weather conditions. Basic knowledge of farming practices and equipment operation is a plus. Willingness to learn and take direction from farm supervisors. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Attention to detail and a strong commitment to farm safety. A General Laborer on a farm is a critical member of the farming team, contributing to the success of the operation through their hard work and dedication to maintaining the farm's productivity and ensuring the welfare of the crops.
Alternative work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tool & equipment & other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing and the clearing and painting of fence/barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed.
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.
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.