general farm worker

Line One Properties, LLC.; LIVONIA (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a general farm worker in Louisiana to handle tractor driving, field prep, water maintenance, fertilizing, planting and harvesting crawfish. The role includes operating farm equipment, lifting up to 70 lbs, and working outdoors with potential overtime beyond 40 hours per week.

Housing is provided by the employer and meals/transport details are described in the attachment. Prior crawfish farm experience (3 months) is required.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in a similar position
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor and other farm equipment for field prep
• Water maintenance, fertilizing, planting and harvesting crawfish crops
• Load/unload, grade, sack, and ice crawfish for shipment, repair traps as needed
• Pickup/deliver crawfish and assist in transport to coolers or markets
• Assist with repairs on buildings, equipment, fences, ponds and roads

Skills

Farm labor experience

Physical stamina

Job description

General worker needed for crawfish farm. Work includes tractor driving, field prep, water maint, fertilize, plant and harvest of crop. Field prep includes operate farm equipment, manual shovel work and hoeing of weeds, spot spray and gen farm labor. Help repair and maintain bldgs, equip, farm, fences, field, levees, ponds, properties, roads and shop. Load and 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 market. Worker must be able to lift/carry 70 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

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Please see attached continued for E.1.

Transport: Please see attached continued for F.2.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Please see attached continued for B.6.