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General Farmworker

Employer: Danny Lee Sowers

Location: Hookerton, North Carolina, USA

Salary: $12.84 per hour

Employment: Full-time, seasonal

Workers Needed: 3

Work Period: November 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

If you’re looking for seasonal agricultural work in the United States and have hands-on farm experience, this General Farmworker position in Hookerton, North Carolina, offers an opportunity to work across several stages of row-crop production. Danny Lee Sowers is seeking 3 workers for a full-time seasonal position running from November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

The listed wage is $12.84 per hour, with 40 hours per week offered depending on weather and crop conditions. The workday is normally scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., although field conditions and crop maturity can affect working hours. The job order also identifies the position as an H-2A agricultural opportunity. 1

About the Role

This is a hands-on farm position covering the production of winter wheat, tobacco and seedlings, corn, soybeans and cotton. You’ll help prepare fields, plant and cultivate crops, apply approved fertilizers and pesticides, irrigate fields, harvest produce and load or unload agricultural products.

The role also includes greenhouse work. Workers may monitor greenhouse temperatures and pH levels, prepare planting areas and help maintain conditions that support plant growth. Depending on the farm’s needs, you may also drive tractors, move hay bales, operate or assist with grain-bin activities and transport crops or supplies.

The employer can assign workers to different agricultural tasks during the same day, so flexibility is important. 2

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare land and rows for planting
• Plant and cultivate winter wheat, tobacco, corn, soybeans and cotton
• Apply approved fertilizers and pesticides
• Irrigate crops and monitor field conditions
• Harvest and prepare agricultural products
• Weed crops by hand, with hoes or mechanical equipment
• Assist with greenhouse preparation and maintenance
• Operate tractors and move hay bales
• Load and unload trucks and grain bins
• Clean and maintain farm equipment and grounds
• Cut grass and maintain ditch banks
• Help with fencing, livestock and other general farm duties

Qualifications

• At least 2 months of positive, verifiable experience in the job offered
• Ability to perform general farm and row-crop production duties
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand, kneel, stoop and work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Ability to follow instructions when using farm equipment and agricultural materials
• Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Requirements

This job involves physically demanding outdoor work. Workers must be able to lift up to 75 pounds consistently and work in temperatures ranging from below 30°F to above 100°F. The position can involve repeated bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pushing and pulling.

Workers should also be prepared for changing schedules. Seven to eight hours per day is normal, while longer days may be requested during periods of heavy field activity. Work may also be affected by extreme heat, cold, drought, weather conditions and crop maturity. 3

• 40 hours per week offered, depending on weather and crops
• Normal schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Two months of verifiable prior experience required
• Random, post-accident or reasonable-suspicion drug testing may apply after hire
• Legal authority to work in the United States is required

Job Snapshot

Job Title: General Farmworker

Job Type: Full-time, seasonal

Pay: $12.84 per hour

H-2A Starting Wage: $11.15 per hour as stated in the job order

Workers Requested: 3

Location: Hookerton, NC 28538

Worksite: 2711 Grifton Hugo Road, Hookerton, NC 28538

Work Period: November 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Experience: 2 months of verifiable experience

What’s on Offer

• $12.84 per hour listed wage
• Full-time seasonal employment
• 40 hours per week offered, subject to weather and crop conditions
• Daytime schedule beginning at 7:00 a.m.
• Work across multiple row crops and agricultural operations
• Opportunity to gain U.S. seasonal farmwork experience
• Potential raises or bonuses may be offered at the employer’s discretion based on factors such as performance, skill and tenure

The job order specifically states that raises and bonuses may be offered at the employer’s discretion. It does not list a guaranteed housing, transportation or health-benefit package, so applicants should confirm any additional employment terms directly with the employer before accepting an offer. 4

Who This Job Suits

This position is suited to farmworkers who already have practical experience with crop production and physically demanding outdoor work. You’ll need to be comfortable spending long periods on your feet, working in bent or stooped positions and handling loads of up to 75 pounds.

It’s particularly relevant if you’ve worked with planting, cultivation, harvesting, irrigation, fertilizer application, tractor operations, greenhouse activities or general farm maintenance. The employer requires at least two months of positive, verifiable experience in the job offered. 5

H-2A Opportunity

The position is listed under the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. The U.S. Department of Labor describes H-2A as a program that allows eligible U.S. agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural labor when program requirements are met. 6

The job order identifies an H-2A starting wage of $11.15 per hour while the main listing displays $12.84 per hour. Applicants should confirm the applicable wage and employment terms with the employer during recruitment. 7

How to Apply

The employer’s job order provides multiple application channels. You can apply directly using the details below:

• Phone: +1 252-286-4552
• Email: leesowers1854@yahoo.com
• Web: www.nccommerce.com