Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

$24,814 - $35,235/Yr

Lauderdale Farms Partnership - Elkmont, AL

Full-time

Onsite - Elkmont, AL

1-10 employees

About the position

The Farmworkers and Laborers position at Lauderdale Farms Partnership involves performing various manual labor tasks related to crop production, maintenance, and transportation. The role is essential for the inspection, grading, sorting, and post-harvest treatment of crops, as well as operating machinery and maintaining farm equipment. Workers will also be responsible for cleaning work areas and maintaining the farm's infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual farm labor tasks.
• Inspect, grade, sort, and treat crops post-harvest.
• Repair and maintain farm vehicles and equipment.
• Operate tractors and machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
• Load and transport inputs and crops to fields and storage facilities.
• Clean work areas and maintain landscaping.
• Repair and clean farm buildings and structures.
• Attach implements using hand tools.

Requirements

• Three months of recent and verifiable experience in farm labor.
• Ability to obtain a driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Benefits

• Free cooking and kitchen facilities provided by the employer.
• Transportation provided once a week for grocery shopping.