Seasonal Livestock Farmworker

Seasonal Livestock Farmworker at Fontenot & Buller Farms Gen Ptr in Ville Platte, LA.

General farm worker needed for crawfish, rice & soybeans. Help repair and maintain farm equipment, shop, fields, levees, and minor repair on fences along field roads. Field prep, water maintenance, planting and harvesting of rice & soybeans, drive tractor. Crawfishing involves manually cutting up of fish bait, baiting of traps; opérate motorized & push Crawfish boat; repair traps, frequent stooping and lifting traps; lifting requirement of 40 lbs.,repetitive movements and working outside in inclement weather conditions. The worker may be requested but not required to work more than 7 hours per day and/or the Sabbath depending upon the conditions at the worksite, weather, and maturity of the crop. All tools, supplies & equipment provided at no cost; Housing provided on the premises at no cost. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Employees may make above hourly wage and or receive bonuses based on work performance and experience, may be subject to random drug screen paid by employer upon hire or if suspicions arise--this is a drug free work zone. Must have legal authority to work within the United States.

Work begins January 15, 2027 and ends November 15, 2027.

Pay is $10.42 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 35 hours per week.