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Published on Mar 28 2024

Farm Construction Laborer

$15.37  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From Dec 1, 2021 to Apr 1, 2022

1271 Jasper Ave
New Hampton , IA 50659
United States

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Job description

This is an emergency temporary certification as a result of Proposition 12, passed in California in 2018, which is due to take effect at the beginning of 2022. Proposition 12 requires that all meat sold in the state come from animals that have been raised in spaces of a minimum size, even if they were raised outside of California. This affects Northeast Iowa Artificial Insemination, Inc. since they sell their pork meat to buyers in California. Workers will be performing equipment removal and installation work in an existing facility to make the facility compliant with Proposition 12. This work must be completed by the deadline date outlined in Proposition 12, which is January 1, 2022. The workers will be remodeling two swine barns: the first is the breeding barn, where the sows will be artificially inseminated. The second barn is the farrowing barn, where the sows will give birth to their piglets about 3 months later. The breeding barn will be remodeled first since the sows will be inseminated starting January 1, 2022 and they will need this barn to be compliant with Prop 12 by the date of insemination. The second barn will need to be ready for the sows by the date they give birth to the piglets, which will be around early March 2022.

On farms, build, repair and remodel livestock structures. Install and repair feeders and help assemble feed lines. Clean-up site. Workers will work on their feet, in bent, stooped, and crouched positions and on ladders up to 10 feet in height for a long period of time. Employees must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment with a weight up to 75 lbs for 75 yards frequently throughout the day. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.

Special Requirements

Post-employment drug tests are paid for by employer when applicable.

Employer Contact Info

+16413547843

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