farm labor

Imigrus; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Fe Veg in Alachua, FL is seeking a Farmworker to perform harvesting and packing of a variety of vegetables, including cabbage, kale and peppers. The role requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 65 pounds outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining food safety standards.

Work is at a pace aligned with farm processes, with a 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. schedule, about 45 hours per week. Truely team-oriented environment with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience required: Yes.
• Months of experience required: 2.
• Hours per week: 45.

Responsibilities

• Harvest and pack cabbage, kale, collards, okra, corn, peppers and peas.
• In-field grading and discarding poor quality produce.
• Load quality produce into containers, handle up to 54 lbs, and transport to packing area.
• Follow safety rules and SOPs, work quickly and with a team.

Job description

Job Description

Full Time:Yes

Number of Workers Requested:40

Job Duties:The farm work position includes duties associated with the harvesting and field packing of cabbage, collards, kale, okra, corn, peppers and peas. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 65 pounds for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. It also includes making important decisions based on size, coloring, and ripeness according to prescribed standards. This work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standard operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team- based attitude and a consideration for the safety and health of fellow workers and of the consumers who will purchase and consume the fresh produce grown, harvested, packed, and shipped from the farm. Cabbage, Napa Cabbage: Workers will be assigned a row or series of rows and required to select, and cut/pick produce according to criteria outlined and demonstrated by managers such as size, coloring, and ripeness. Workers will also be responsible for shovel work and weed pulling to ensure the health of the crops. Workers will drive tractors once cabbage is loaded as Cabbage will be transported from field to be packed in packing house with containers weighing up to 54 lbs Kale, Collards: Workers will be assigned a row or series of rows and required to select, and pick produce according to criteria outlined and demonstrated by managers such as size, coloring, and ripeness. They will be responsible for in-field grading and discarding of poor quality, rotting, and/or over-ripened produce. Workers will gently load the good quality produce into containers, taking care to avoid damage or bruising. Workers will remove weeds manually either by hand or with a hoe. Kale and greens will be packed in the field. Boxes need to weigh 54lbs. Workers will cut mature greens using knife as specified by employer. Products will be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. Workers will be required to stay on their assigned row. Workers must take care not to damage surrounding plants during harvest. Okra Corn Peas: Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers whether bags or boxes. Workers must use care when performing their farm work duties and exercise consciousness to not damage or bruise the produce. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by their supervisors and all farm work operations must meet the standards and specifications given by the employer. Workers will be assigned a row or series of rows and required to select, and pick produce according to criteria outlined and demonstrated by managers such as size, coloring, and ripeness. They will be responsible for in-field grading and discarding of poor quality, rotting, and/or over-ripened produce. Workers will gently load the good quality produce into containers, taking care to avoid damage or bruising.

Job Classification

45-2092.00 – Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:Yes

Months of Experience Required:2

Number of Hours Per Week:45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:Sante Fe Veg

Company Name:Sante Fe Veg

Location:Alachua, FL 32615

Worksite

Address:7910 NW CR 236, Alachua, FL 32615

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:H-300-26282-292044

Multiple Worksites:No

Additional Wage Information:Cabbage, Kale, Collards, Pepper, Corn, Okra, Peas – $1.00 per box; minimum 20 50-54 lb boxes/hr – $20.00 Estimated Hourly Rate $ 15.00 per hour is guaranteed

Date Posted:10/21/2026

Piece Rate Offer$1.00