Farmworkers

H2ajobs; Sun City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is hiring for a general labor role in a greenhouse environment in Sun City, FL. You will perform a variety of tasks including plant care, packing, and assisting with loading/unloading shipments. The job requires standing and moving for long periods, working in outdoor conditions, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 months in agriculture, can work Saturdays, and follow safety rules. Housing is provided, and weekly town transportation is available for residents.

Qualifications

• 2 months verifiable agricultural experience required (nursery/greenhouse).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Saturday work required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks in greenhouse under supervision.
• Prepare orders for delivery to vendors/customers.
• Assist dock and other labor teams as needed; load/unload trailers.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Job description

Crops/Commodities: nursery stock including, but not limited to, poinsettas, hydrangeas, ferns and mandevilla.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):

A worker is responsible for performing and completing a multitude of general labor tasks throughout the greenhouse under the direct supervision of their manager and/or Crew Leader. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, maintaining productivity goals, and ensuring the work area remains safe at all times. Ensure all safety policies are followed while spacing of plants on the ground; Cleaning, pinching, and cutting of plants, Support the hanging of plants as needed, Work through provided task lists either independently or with a team, and any other duties as assigned by management. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties.

A successful employee will safely and timely assist the team with preparing orders for delivery to vendors and customers. They will also support and help the dock and other labor teams throughout the facility as needed. Work well in a team environment to meet daily goals, Punctual and timely, Loading and unloading product onto the trailers. Must have the ability to consistently lift up to 30 pounds unassisted. Persons seeking employment must plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock in conditions for sale to customers. Pot seedlings or liners by hand, propagate plants from cuttings, perform general plant maintenance, including but not limited to trim, space, pack, label, tag, count, grade and inventory. Workers will perform tasks on an assembly line, products must be handled with care to prevent damage while grading, sizing, sorting, and packing products.

Workers must have the ability to be on their feet all day, must be able to work in a bent position for long periods of time, work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work in fields is required while plants are wet with dew or rain and may be required during light rain, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and sometimes extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides or related chemicals may affect a workers ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.

Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required after a worker has an accident at work.

Workers seeking employment for this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.

This position does not supervise nor directly manage a team.

Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. For non-local workers, employer arranges/provides inbound transportation via common carrier mode of transportation (e.g., bus or plane) and reimburses workers for daily subsistence and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Use of employer-offered transportation is voluntary. Employer arranges/provides outbound travel via common carrier mode of transportation (

Experience wanted: 2 months

This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a nursery or greenhouse handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 30 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required after a worker has an accident at work.