Farmworker

Work description

SOC 45-2092 — 100% of work performed. On this farm of over 4500 acres of beans and corn in Sicily Island, Louisiana, work follows the seasonal cycle of preparing fields and equipment, beginning in January with getting equipment ready and starting to plant seed. After planting, the crop work continues with spraying and laying poly pipe for irrigation, since most of the crops are irrigated with poly pipe. The work is carried out both at the shed and in the field, with ongoing activity that includes discing, planting, spraying, laying poly pipe, and other farm operations as needed. The farm also does some dirt work, and seasonal employees assist with all aspects of crop farming, including manual labor, equipment operation, tractor mechanical repairs and maintenance, and installing and maintaining irrigation systems for the beans and corn. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at their previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate. Must possess a valid, standard, non-commercial driver's license (e.g., Class C, D, R, E, F or 3 depending on state). Employer will conduct post-hire criminal background checks at no cost to the employee and will not employ anyone with a felony/theft criminal background as required by the workplace safety policy and company HR hiring practices as allowed by law. Employee must have 3 months of verifiable experience.