Farmworkers and Laborers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Fellsmere, FL is seeking workers for general farm labor under supervision. You will operate tractors and off-road forklifts, prepare ground for planting multiple crops, and install irrigation systems. The role involves standing for long periods and working outdoors in heat and sun.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, and weekly transportation to nearby town or grocery stores is included. No prior experience required, but 18+ and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background check may be conducted.
• Experience with agricultural equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general farm labor and duties as instructed by supervisor.
• Operate tractors and off-road forklift.
• Prepare ground for planting Bell Pepper, Zuchini, Yellow Squash, Cabbage, Cucumber and Sweet corn.
• Install and connect irrigation and tubing pipes.
• Clean around farm and fields and assist with related tasks.

Skills

Driver's license

Farm equipment experience

Job description

Workers will perform general farm labor and any assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Workers will drive tractors and off-road forklift. Workers will prepare ground for planting Bell Pepper, Zuchini, Yellow Squash, Cabbage, Cucumber and Sweet corn by disking, pulling plastic, laying plastic, and pulling weeds from the fields. Workers will install and connect all irrigation and tubing pipes. Duties also will include cleaning around farm and fields. The employer may request workers with driver’s licenses to drive other workers to/from housing and to/from grocery store once a week.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide housing with a free, convenient, and fully equipped kitchen facilities with refrigerator, stove, pots, pans, utensils and counter space for cooking, that will enable the workers to prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities will include dishwashing facilities with adequate sinks that have hot and cold water under pressure that are in working conditions to sufficiently prepare three (3) meals a day. Employer will also provide free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city to buy food, banking services, and other necessaries. Transportation will be in an approved bus/van/car/truck at no cost to workers.

Transport: Inbound: Employer will provide and pay for lodging in consulate city, a charter bus/van/car/truck/public transportation or plane (travel insurance may be required), to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer.

Experience wanted: 0 months

Must be 18 years or older. Employer may conduct criminal background check. It is recommended that you have experience with Agricultural Equipment and knowledge of Agricultural Field work due to safety reasons related to possible equipment injury, heat stroke possibility, and food safety. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Workers must have a valid Drivers License or be able to obtain a license within 30 days of hire to drive other to/from grocery store and to/from housing to worksite. The majority of the day is spent on ones feet. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach, and lift. Lifting Requirement is 5 - 60 lbs. Worker must be able to withstand working in the direct sunlight and weather conditions ranging from hot and humid weather, moderate rain and cold while performing their required job duties.