Agricultural Commodity Driver

H2ajobs; Louise (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farm laborer to transfer commodities from holding units to hopper-bottom trailers and to haul product to market in non CDL farm trucks.

The role requires basic English literacy, a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire, and physical endurance to work in varying weather. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation reimbursement after 50% of the contract period.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 months
• Must have or obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire
• Basic English literacy is required

Responsibilities

• Transferring farm produced agricultural commodities from holding units to hopper-bottom trailers.
• Drive non CDL farm trucks from the bin site to haul product to market and sale location.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and ensure machinery remains in safe operating condition.

Skills

Driver's license

English literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

The position is also responsible for transferring farm produced agricultural commodities from holding units to hopper-bottom trailers. Non CDL farm trucks will be driven from the bin site to haul product to market and sale location. Additional responsibilities includes executing minor mechanical repairs when needed and ensuring all machinery remains in safe operating condition. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, and walking. Random drug testing may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.