Farmworkers And Laborers
Employer
22860 HIGHWAY 196
ARLINGTON, TN 38002
United States
Job description
Workers must follow direction from the supervisor in charge. Sod/Turf grass Planting: Tree and weed removal, picking up scrap sod from fields with the following hand tools: pitchforks, shovels, rakes, string trimmer, and machetes. Sod/Turf grass Harvesting: Assisting the Sod Harvesting Manager with performing a second level of quality control. Sod/Turf grass Stacking (by hand): Hand stacking sod on back of the tractor. On days when there are large orders or the mechanical sod stacker breaks down, manual sod stackers are used. Taking little roll sod and manually stacking them on a pallet. Sod/Turf grass Loading (by hand): Sod is harvested by hand and stacked on a pallet in the field. Customers come out to the field and workers take 2 by 5 little roll of sod off the pallet and stack it on or in the customers vehicle. Little rolls of sod weight about 30-40 pounds each. Must be able to transfer 50 little rolls of sod by hand from a pallet. Workers may install Sod/Turf grass. May transport workers to fields and grocery store. OFLC Administrator publishes new AEWR rates yearly and we reserve the right to adjust our job order to the new published rate regardless of rate increases or decreases. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to, performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules and ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.
Special Requirements
Workers must have three (3) months experience in planting and harvesting sod/turf grass. A valid drivers' license required to transport workers to fields and grocery store. 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. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Most of the workday is spent in the fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, humid, and other natural elements. Due to the nature of the business and equipment used, repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending (from waist), and lifting, while performing required job duties, Workers must be fit. Lifting requirement may have a range of 5 - 40 lbs. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after a 14-day trial period, the