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Published on May 06 2025

General Farmworker

$13.67  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From Mar 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023

Employer

497 Cannatella Road
Melville, LA 71353
United States

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Job description

General worker corn, crawfish, grains, milo, rice, soybean and sugarcane farm. Work includes operating farm equip, tractor driving, field prep, water maint, fertilize, plant/harvest of crops. Field prep includes manual shovel work and hoeing of weeds, spot spray and gen farm labor. Help repair and maintain bins, buildings, equip, farm, fences, field, levees, ponds, properties, roads and shop. Load/unload. May operate motorized crawfish boat and/or walk/push boat. Crawfishing involves manually cutting up of fish bait, set traps, bait and check traps. Grade, wash, sack and ice crawfish for shipment, make and repair traps as needed. Pickup/deliver crawfish as required. May deliver crop to coolers or mkt. Worker must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. M-F, some Sat/Sun, work in excess of 40 hours may vary. Employees may be compensated above stated hr wage, this decision to pay above the prevailing hrly wage will be made by 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 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

Special Requirements

Please see attached continued for B.6.

Employer Contact Info

337-623-5200

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Did you know that... both H-2A & B workers have the right to receive payment for 75% of the hours on their contract, whether or not they worked it?

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