Detasseling Information |
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| 1)
The company you will work for is called
SMAK INC. The owners are Steve and Mary DeRocher
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2)
Starting pay is $7.25 per hour. A $.50 per hour bonus will be paid
to all workers who work every day and every hour that their crew works.
Therefore, a first-year worker who works every day and every hour that
their crew works will earn $7.75 per hour.
3)
The fields are located near Whiting,
4)
Buses will pick up and transport workers to and from the fields
each day. Arrival times at home at the end of each day will vary.
5)
An “average” day would have the bus pick up at its first stop at
around
6)
Yes, we sometimes have to work in the rain but never in lightning.
Thunderstorms at
7)
Detasseling begins in early to mid July and continues through
late July or early August. Weather plays an important role, so it can
vary somewhat from year to year. A ten-to-fifteen day season can be
expected. You will need to begin checking the SMAK Incorporated web site
on July 1st and each day after that to see when your crew begins
working.
8)
If you are 14 years old or older, in good health, (some employees
may require a medical waiver from a doctor) and wish to work we will
hire you if the crew needs more employees. You may be put on a waiting
list if the crew is fully staffed. You must complete the required
paperwork (I-9, W-4, Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent Permission
Form, Bus Agreement and Understanding Procedures) before beginning your
employment.
9)
We want this work experience to be a good experience for all
therefore there are a few behaviors that will not be tolerated. Those
include the illegal use of drugs or alcohol, underage smoking, fighting,
insubordination, swearing, throwing objects in the fields or on the bus
and the inability to get along with co-workers. Serious violations of
safety procedures will also be a cause for dismissal. We will contact
local law enforcement officials for underage or illegal alcohol or drug
activities and uncontrollable behavior.
10) You need
to bring a hat, gloves if desired, sunscreen, long sleeved shirts, food,
water and old but reliable closed toe shoes to work. Preventing sunburn
and corn rash by wearing long sleeves will make the detasseling
experience even more enjoyable.
11) All
workers will be required to wear a mosquito net when within reach of a
corn plant. These will protect your eyes and face while walking through
the corn. Nets will be provided by the company. Your first net is free.
After that nets will cost you $3.00. You may not enter a field to
detassel without a net covering your face. Employee safety is taken
seriously by SMAK Incorporated and head nets have proven to eliminate
eye injuries due irritated and scratched corneas.
12) Cell
phones taken to the fields will probably get lost. If you must bring it
to work you are responsible for its care. SMAK Inc will not be
responsible for any lost or stolen phones. Of course they may not be
used while you are being paid to perform a job.
13) Emergency
numbers 1-712-546-9393 or 1-712-540-9393
14)
Detasseling is an excellent way to earn a fair sum of money in a short
period of time. We want the experience to be fun and rewarding. We stive
to keep you happy and healthy as our employee and truly appreciate the
work that you do for us. Many of our employees return for a second or
third year, or even more. Parents and employees please contact us if you
have a concern and we will do our best to correct it.