Date of Need: 6/14/2024 to 11/27/2024 Duties may include; drive and
operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, maintain and harvest
vegetables. Workers are required to set up, dismantle and maintain
irrigation systems. Workers must be able to recognize different labels
for packing purposes, and be able to give and receive detailed
instructions. Tobacco duties may include but are not limited to;
applying fertilizer, apply general use or any restricted use pesticide
under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, cutting,
spearing, hanging crop, taking down and stripping off leaves and
bundling. Must be extremely careful not to damage leaves. Might drive
tractor for loading and unloading trailers into barns. Must be able to
handle 30 lbs. 20ft off the ground while standing on wooden poles. May
set up, operate, and repair farm machinery and farm buildings. May
participate in irrigation activities. All work is physically demanding
and is performed al weather conditions. All work requires bending,
stooping, lifting and ability to carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent
basis. Workers will need one month experience in vegetable and tobacco
production.