General Farm Worker

Number of Workers Requested:  5

General worker needed for soybean, sugarcane and wheat farm. Work includes tractor driving, field prep, water maint, fertilize and harvest crops, manually plant, cultivate and harvest sugarcane. Field prep includes operating farm equipment, manual shovel work and hoeing of weeds, spot spray, transplant and gen farm labor. Help repair and maintain bins, buildings, equip, farm, fences, field, levees, ponds, properties, roads and shop. Load and unload trucks, haul to bins, dryer or mill. 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 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.