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Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor.
The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the
cornfields, for the purpose of detasseling seed corn, removing rogue
plants, removing green snaps, removing weeds, and volunteer corn plants
from seed corn production fields. Corn Hand Harvesting- Hand picking
corn, bundling harvest bags, loading dryer boxes, hauling bundles of
harvested material from the fields, removal of tassel bags, shoots bags,
or used supplies from the field. Sorting harvest bundles for shipping to
shelling hubs. Laying out harvested material in tubs for selection.
Husk/Sort- Corn flows over husking beds to remove the husk , once corn
is husked, it is added to sorting tables where workers check for any
remaining husks or blemishes on the ears. Workers will check for
corn/ears that are damaged and discard from the table. In order to
perform this kind of work the worker must be able to work outside for at
least six (6) hours per day in all kinds of weather and be in possession
of the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully
with their hands. The employer will provide the tools necessary (if
applicable) to perform the jobs described without charge to the worker.
The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the
workers refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such
workers willful damage or destruction of the tools. Other Requirements:
Workers seeking employment under this job order must be available for
the entire period requested by the employer. The employer retains the
right to discharge any obviously unqualified worker, malingerer, or
recalcitrant worker who is physically able to complete the work but does
not demonstrate a willingness to perform the work necessary for the
employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful
reason. Sanitation Requirements: For food and general safety purposes,
all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary
practices at all times. This is particularly critical when working in
agricultural crops for human consumption. Employees are required to
cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after
using the bathroom and before entering the fields. All workers must
report all injuries and illnesses to their employer. As well as any
communicable diseases such as but not limited to diarrhea, or any other
infectious disease or illness. Workers shall report immediately any cuts
or abrasions that cause open bleeding. No tobacco, food, gum, candy,
drink (other than water), or medication is allowed while working in the
field. No jewelry, watches, or fingernails longer than 1/8\" are
allowed. No open-toe shoes or sandals are permitted. Glass bottles,
drinking glasses, or any item made from glass are prohibited in the
field. Improper hygiene will not be tolerated. Throw the used bathroom
tissue into the toilet every time, then flush the toilet. Keep the
restrooms, rest areas, and portable facilities in the field clean for
others.