Farm Worker
Employer: Extreme Green Farms, Inc.
Location: Auburn, AL
Workers needed: 4
Pay: $11.85/hour
Season: Jan 20, 2027 – Nov 20, 2027
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Crops/Commodities:
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Herbs, and Strawberries.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Plant, cultivate, harvest, grade and pack lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and strawberries by hand or machine. Use hand tools including, but not limited to shovels, hoes, knives, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Operate farm vehicles and equipment safely, with or without direction. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Plant roots, seeds, and bulbs. Spread plastic or other ground covering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size, sort, and pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Record information about crop yields, organic pesticide application, costs, etc. Prepare reports and update supervisor(s) as needed. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bunch/bundle product pursuant to supervisor instructions. Fill bins/trays and other containers with product, level bins, and prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines, and other growth from planting area. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig large holes to install irrigation tank(s). Dig and maintain ditches. Apply organic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, and climate and crop conditions. Work on production line. Identify potential pest or disease issues and notify supervisor(s). Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs, inventory control, and order fulfillment. Repair fences. Clean/sanitize work areas, buildings, bathrooms, and equipment. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner. Assist with USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) policies. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.
Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.
Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have a paid lunch break.
TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. Workers responsible for securing inbound transportation arrangements. For non-local workers, employer reimburses reasonable travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence, and lodging if applicable), at least-cost economy-class rates, from the place worker departed to the employer’s place of employment.
Experience wanted: 0 months
Lift, carry and load up to 50 pounds. Work on stilts approximately 10 feet above the ground to lean and lower tomatoes. Repetitively bend at waist and knees, walk, push and pull. Work on feet for long periods of time. Work outside in inclement weather.
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