Farmworkers And Laborers
Employer
Twin Oak Farms: 50709 Carlton Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
United States
Job description
Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Field Preparation, Plant watermelons plants and Weeding the fields. Field Preparation – worker will provide support in the preparation of the planting rows by securing the plastic that is laid by a tractor and also connecting row irrigation drip lines. This job requires walking for miles while identifying the areas of the plastic that may need securing. Securing the plastic requires bending and the use of a shovel to put dirt on the plastic. Connecting the irrigation lines requires repeated bending to twist and secure the connection. Planting – Must be able to walk miles per day while grabbing plant trays from a wagon and placing them in a premade hole. Work requires repetitive bending to plant. Weeding The Fields- After planting the watermelons, workers will work removing weeds from the fields by pulling them by hand or through the use of a hoe. Job requires walking for miles and bending while pulling the weeds. Removing weeds may expose worker to dust particles or abrasive weeds. Detasseling Corn: Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Detassel Corn – Must be able to walk miles per day while pulling all tassels from plants within the designated female rows, including tassels on tiller/sucker plants. Tassels will be pulled as they emerge and before shedding. This activity requires continuous use of hands to pull the tassels.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years or older. The employer may conduct a criminal background check on all new applicants for employment. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Duties may vary from time to time. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Must be able to work outdoors in direct sunlight and weather conditions will be hot and humid, raining and be exposed to pollen the entire day while performing their required job duties.