General Farmworker

Job Title: Farmworker and Laborer (Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse)
Job Classification: 45-2092.00 – Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Location: White Castle, LA 70788
Worksite Address: 56946 Ourso Road, White Castle, LA 70788
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Workers Requested: 13

Job Duties

Workers will perform a variety of tasks related to the production and maintenance of sugarcane, soybean, wheat, and crawfish on a farm. The role involves physically demanding work under varying weather conditions. Specific duties include:

• Crop-Related Tasks:
  • Field Preparation: Manual shovel work, hoeing weeds, and spot spraying treatments to prepare fields for planting.
  • Planting and Fertilizing: Planting crops and applying fertilizers as needed.
  • Water Maintenance: Managing irrigation systems to ensure proper water levels for crops.
  • Harvesting: Harvesting sugarcane, soybeans, wheat, and crawfish.
  • Post-Harvest: Raking and burning shucks to promote regrowth for the next season.
• Crawfish-Specific Tasks:
  • Manually cutting fish bait, baiting traps, and checking crawfish traps.
  • Grading and washing crawfish for shipment.
  • Making and repairing crawfish traps as needed.
• Equipment and Infrastructure Maintenance:
  • Operating tractors and other farm equipment for various tasks.
  • Repairing and maintaining equipment, farm infrastructure, fields, levees, roads, and shop areas.
  • Loading and unloading trucks with crops, supplies, or tools.
• General Farm Tasks:
  • Incidental work such as repairing buildings, maintaining grounds, gardening, and setting up crop-related infrastructure.
  • Driving trucks to transport crops, supplies, tools, or workers as needed.
• Physical Demands:
  • Lifting and carrying heavy objects exceeding 70 lbs.
  • Performing repetitive tasks in bent, stooped, or standing positions for extended periods.
  • Working outdoors in inclement weather, including extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F), cold, or drought conditions.
• Work Quality:
  • The role demands high-quality work to meet strict agricultural standards. Sloppy work is not tolerated, as the business is highly competitive.

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Job Requirements

• Experience:
  • Required: Yes
  • Minimum Experience: 3 months of positive, verifiable experience in similar farmwork duties.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry in excess of 70 lbs regularly.
  • Capability to perform strenuous tasks, including stooping, bending, and working in extreme weather conditions.
• Special Requirements:
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States.
  • Workers may be subject to random, post-accident, or suspicion-based drug tests and background checks after hire, at no cost to the worker.
  • Testing positive for drugs or failing to comply with testing may result in immediate termination.
  • All tools and housing are provided by the employer.

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Work Schedule and Conditions

• Hours per Week: 40 hours (weather and crop conditions permitting).
• Work Schedule: 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (typical daily schedule).
  • Seven to eight hours per day is standard, but workers may be offered additional hours (up to 12-14 hours/day) during peak times, depending on field conditions, weather, and crop maturity.
  • Workers may be requested, but not required, to work on Saturdays, Sundays, the Sabbath, or federal holidays during peak periods.
  • Lunch and break times will be designated by the employer.
• General Conditions:
  • Work begins shortly after daylight at an assigned time and location.
  • Tasks are performed under various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, or drought.
  • Workers will engage in repetitive physical tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
  • The employer may assign workers to different tasks (e.g., sugarcane, soybeans, wheat, or crawfish duties) on any given day based on operational needs.
  • Occasional periods of little or no work may occur due to weather, crop conditions, or other factors beyond the employer’s control.
  • The percentage of time spent on specific crops or tasks cannot be predicted due to the unpredictable nature of agricultural production (influenced by weather, market demands, and seasonal needs).

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Compensation and Benefits

• Raises and Bonuses:
  • Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at the employer’s discretion, based on individual performance, skill, and tenure.
• Housing:
  • Provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.
• Tools:
  • All necessary tools and equipment are furnished by the employer.

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Additional Notes

• Task Flexibility: All tasks listed constitute a single job. Workers may be assigned to multiple tasks in a day or switch between tasks (e.g., crop work, crawfish duties, or maintenance) based on the employer’s needs.
• Work Environment: This is a demanding role requiring adherence to high-quality standards. Workers should expect a competitive environment where attention to detail is critical.
• Employment Policies:
  • Both H-2A and U.S. workers are subject to the same requirements.
  • The employer reserves the right to adjust working hours or tasks based on weather, crop maturity, or market demands.

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