Farmworkers and agricultural equipment operators, Crop

El Campesino, LLC; Felda (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking agricultural workers for outdoor farming tasks in Florida. You will cultivate and harvest vegetables and watermelon, operate field equipment, and perform routine field maintenance in all weather conditions.

Training is provided for the first 7 days. A minimum of 1 month experience is preferred; lifting 20–50 lbs repeatedly is required. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Outdoor, weather-exposed work; physical labor.
• 1 month of experience preferred but not required; training provided for 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and harvest vegetables and watermelon.
• Operate and maintain field equipment.
• Perform general field maintenance and comply with safety rules.
• Random drug or alcohol testing may occur at employer's expense.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy objects

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Cultivate and harvest vegetables and watermelon and field maintenance. Equipment driving and maintenance. Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Job is outdoors and continues in all types of weather. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker.

Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. Drug testing and background checks may occur during the interview process and will be conducted at the sole cost and discretion of the employer.

Must be able to lift 20-50lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able to lift and carry 20-50lbs. in field. Use of personal cell phone or other personal electronic device during working hours strictly prohibited except for work-related calls or emergencies and violation may result in immediate termination.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Workers will buy their own groceries. Once a week, the employer will provide (on a voluntary basis) transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries. These board arrangements apply only to workers living in employer provided housing.

Transport: For workers recruited outside the area of intended employment, transportation and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed by the employer in accordance with 20 CFR § 655.122(h).

Experience wanted: 1 months

TRAINING: Employees will receive training on how to correctly harvest for the first 7 days. After the initial trial period, employee will be expected to work efficiently with minimal supervision.