Ag Equipment Operator/ Field Walker / Shuttle Driver

H2ajobs; Aarons Place (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to groceries

Job summary

H2ajobs in Florida is seeking reliable farm workers to perform a variety of duties under the supervision of the Farm Manager or Crew Supervisor. Roles include shuttle driving, agricultural equipment operation, tractors, irrigation pumps, mowing, forklift loading and spraying, with safety and quality standards at the forefront.

Experience of at least 6 months in agricultural work is required, including verifiable strawberry farming exposure.

Qualifications

• 6 months of agricultural work experience required.
• 6-month verifiable agricultural experience in strawberry farming with agriculture machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties across listed farm roles as directed by supervisor.
• Operate tractors, trucks and harvest machinery as needed.
• Drive shuttle vans to transport workers and groceries as required.
• Mow lawns with zero-turn mower and maintain grounds.
• Load agricultural products and assist with forklift duties.
• Set up irrigation pumps and apply fertilizer or chemicals as instructed.
• Inspect equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Monitor harvest area to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Job description

All Activities: Workers will perform all job specifications as instructed by the Farm Manager or Crew Supervisor. Employees should adhere to all personal and equipment safety requirements. Duties may vary from time to time and may include all of the following job specifications:

Shuttle Driver: May transport other workers in a 14-passenger van, from the field to the work site and back, requiring a regular license. May transport workers on a weekly basis to get groceries. Worker needs to be able to obtain or possess a Florida non-commercial driver's license or equivalent.

Agricultural Equipment Operator: May operate a farm vehicle such as a pickup truck to a flatbed to move the harvest trailer inside of the farm as necessary during the workday. May be assigned to load agricultural products into a farm truck and drive it to the storage facility that is between 1.5 miles to a maximum of 16 miles from the farm. Occasionally may have to move portable restrooms by hauling around the farm for a closer distance for the workers during working day.

Farm Equipment Operation: May be necessary to assist in the use or operation of farm equipment such as tractors, trucks and harvest machinery.

Tractor driving: May be assigned to drive tractors.

Irrigation Pumps: May be assigned to turn on water pumps for irrigation as instructed by their manager. Ensure that the irrigation systems are running properly. Inject fertilizer and chemicals as instructed by the manager.

Mow Lawn: Workers may be assigned to mow lawn with a motorized lawn mower as a zero-turn riding mower.

Forklift Driving: May be assigned to drive a forklift to load agricultural products on a truck.

Tractor Spraying: May be assigned to load spray tank, mix chemicals and spray the crop according to the supervisor's instructions and label requirements of the given pesticides.

Workers who drive farm vehicles requiring a driver’s license will receive reimbursement by receipt of proof of payment.

May assist with basic equipment maintenance such as greasing parts, cleaning vehicle, checking tire pressure, checking oil and, notifying the supervisor when machinery malfunctions.

Overhead Task:

Field Walker: Workers may assist their supervisor in monitoring that harvesters don’t leave fruit behind, and that overripe fruit is being removed from the plant. May be assigned to communicate to other workers the plan for the day as defined by the supervisor. Maintains work area clean and free of objects that may cause accidents. May be assigned to clean up trash, excess materials, and prepare the harvest trailer for the next day, and to ensure clean and fresh water is always available. Ensures that other workers have the required tools to perform their job.

Checking Quality: Ensure that the product delivered by the harvesters meets company standards in quality and appearance.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities and free weekly transportation to the grocery store to workers living in employer-provided housing which will enable workers to prepare their own meals.

Transport: Inbound: Workers will determine their own inbound travel arrangements to the place of employment to begin the job contract. If arriving from the border to the place of employment. The employer will reimburse all workers for their reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer.

See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 6 months

The employer will request a criminal background check at the employer's expense. The first 7 working (business) days of employment are considered as an introductory period as set forth in the Company Employee Handbook. This will be time to learn and understand tasks involved in the job position. Employer uses E-Verify.

The employer requires 6-month verifiable agricultural experience in strawberry farming with agriculture machinery.