Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

H2ajobs; Holtville (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free weekly transportation to store

Job summary

H2ajobs in Holtville, CA is seeking agricultural workers to operate farm machinery, plant and spray crops, and manage field tasks. Workers may live in employer-provided housing and have access to meals and transportation to groceries.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Prior experience and adherence to safety rules are essential for scheduling and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 1 months
• 30 days verifiable experience performing the job duties under Section A(8)(a)

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery/equipment to fertilize soil, cultivate and spray crops.
• Haul and spread fertilizer and other materials.
• Plant, spray, weed with a long-handled hoe, fertilize, water plants.
• Load agricultural products and perform related tasks per SOC 45-2092.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Job description

Workers will work with vegetable crops, including onions, lettuce, spinach, and broccoli. Workers must be able to: operate farm machinery/equipment to fertilize soil and cultivate and spray crops; haul and spread fertilizer and other materials; plant, spray, weed (weeding will be by hoe, not hand, and with a long handled hoe), fertilize, water plants; prepare land for agricultural use; operating farming equipment; perform manual agricultural tasks; load agricultural products; and perform any and all other tasks and duties under SOC Code 45-2092. Related duties may be assigned. Work is performed outdoors in highly varied weather conditions. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and kneeling is required. Highly repetitive motions to reach crops at ground level and place the crops in appropriate containers are required. Being on one's feet for long periods of time is required. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry weight up to 50 pounds is required. Dexterity to use and manipulate hand tools, farm equipment, and crops is required. Vision, focus, and cognitive ability to accomplish the functions above is required.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Workers living in housing units with cooking and kitchen facilities may prepare their own meals. The employer will ensure free weekly transportation to a nearby store where these workers can purchase groceries.

Transport: Please see Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 1 months

Workers must have 30 days verifiable experience performing the job duties under Section A(8)(a). Work schedules may be subject to change where weather, crops, or business needs demand. Work schedules, crew assignments, and assigned work tasks are ultimately at the sole discretion of the employer. For purposes of meeting the guarantee, workers will not be required to work more than the number of hours specified in this job order or on their Sabbath or Federal holidays. Workers must comply with the employers work rules and housing rules, which are set forth in full in this job order. Workers must comply with the employers personnel policies, including but not limited to its policies regarding safety, harassment/discrimination, abusive conduct, and drugs and alcohol. Workers must follow all reasonable and lawful instructions and directives. The employer reserves all management prerogatives not inconsistent with applicable law.