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Published on May 02 2025

General Farm Worker

$12.45  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From Feb 20, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023

Employer

7017 Cline Drive
Glynn, LA 70736
United States

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Job description

1 Temporary job openings Purdin Koi Farm, L. L. C.in Baton Rouge LA 2/20/2023 to 12/20/2023 General farm
worker needed for koi farm to assist with back flushing fishponds and filters, breeding, cleaning out fishpond
filter chambers, feeding fish, grading, maintaining mud ponds, pond upkeep and field preparation, prepare for
sale, raising and harvesting of Koi fish, seining and/or pull net harvesting, stocking ponds, and water
maintenance. Field prep work includes operate farm equipment, fences, hoeing of weeds, manual shovel work
and mowing, make and/or repair traps, spot spray treatments and general farm labor. Help repair and maintain
buildings, equip, farm, fences, fields, houses, levees, marshes, ponds, property, roads and shop. Load and
unload trucks. May operate motorized boat and/or walk/pushboat. May deliver crop to market. Worker must be
able to lift/carry 70 lbs. M-F, some Sat/Sun, work in excess of 40 hours may vary. Employees may be
compensated above the stated hourly wage, this decision to pay above the prevailing hourly wage will be made
by the employer, basing this decision on factors that include the individual recipient's performance and work
history. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray and related chemicals and pesticides, etc. may affect
workers’ ability to perform the job. Employer may require post hire, random, upon suspicion or post-accident
drug testing, all at no cost to employee. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate
termination from employment. Job involves stooping, lifting, and working outside in inclement weather. Must
have 3 mo exp in similar position. All tools furnished at no cost. $ 12.45 hourly, wage may change with AEWR.
Free housing provided for all workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence daily.
Guaranteed ¾ contract beginning with worker date of arrival. If applicable, transp & subsistence exp to
worksite provided/paid by employer by 50% of contract, rtn at completion of contract. Apply/Send resumes for
this job at the nearest local SWA @ 710 S Wheeler, Jasper, TX 75951, phone 409-384-9031 using LA JO #

Special Requirements

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Employer Contact Info

+12252878957

[email protected]

https://www.laworks.net

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