Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop
Employer
2305 Highway 17
DELHI, LA 71232
United States
Job description
The job specifications involves general farm labor for the purpose of harvesting sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are harvested mechanically or by hand with the workers riding on a covered harvestor, removing vines, sorting, grading, and placing sweet potatoes on a conveyor. Sweet potato bins are filled and taken to storage. Work may also include arranging, sorting and transferring sweet potatoes from storage. Duties listed above may require work on Saturday and Sunday. Workers should also expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop, or other conditions beyond the employer's control. Workers must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in extreme temperatures. Workers will be orientated and instructed on all aspects of safety. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements may result in termination. General farm work is included. All tools will be provided at not cost.
Special Requirements
The work requirements are for general farm labor for purpose of harvesting sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes will be harvested mechanically with workers riding on a harvestor, removing vines, sorting, grading and placing sweet potatoes on a conveyor or if unable to harvest mechanically workers will be harvesting by hand. Sweet potato bins are filled and taken to storage. Workers may also arrange, sort, and transfer sweet potatoes from storage. General farm work is included. Work will be performed in various and at times extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, and rain. Repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking and frequent stooping will be required. All tools are provided at no cost.