Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Lakeport, FL seeks workers to harvest sweet corn and care for the field. You will walk along rows, tie and stake plants, prune, and perform basic irrigation maintenance.

This outdoor role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 70 lbs, and tolerance for varying weather. Random drug tests may occur; housing and meals policy applies; background checks possible.

Qualifications

• Prolonged standing, bending and reaching are required.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Outdoor farm work in all weather conditions.
• Random drug/alcohol tests may be required at no cost to worker.
• Background checks may be conducted at employer's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Harvest sweet corn and perform field care tasks.
• Tie and stake plants, prune as needed.
• Clean drip emitters and microjets, remove plastic drip lines.
• Remove dead plants and weeds by hand or with a hoe.
• Operate motorized farm equipment when required.

Skills

Lifting 70 lbs

Outdoor work

Stamina

Job description

Harvest sweet corn and field care. Some of the job duties include the following: tie plants, stake plants, prune plants, clean drip emitters and microjets, remove plastic drip lines, remove dead plants, and weed removal. Workers will walk along rows as specified by employer and remove weeds and grass from fields by hand or using a hoe. Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Must be able to operate motorized farm equipment on the farm. 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 70lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able to lift and carry 70lbs. 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.

Cosechar maíz dulce y cuidar el campo. Algunas de las tareas del trabajo incluyen las siguientes: atar plantas, estacar plantas, podar plantas, limpiar goteros y microjets, quitar líneas de goteo de plástico, quitar plantas muertas y quitar malezas. Los trabajadores caminarán a lo largo de las hileras según lo especificado por el empleador y quitarán las malezas y el pasto de los campos a mano o con una azada. Debe estar de pie, agacharse, encorvarse y alcanzar objetos durante períodos prolongados. Debe poder operar equipo agrícola motorizado en la granja. El trabajo es al aire libre y continúa en todo tipo de clima. Se les puede solicitar a los trabajadores que se sometan a pruebas aleatorias de drogas o alcohol sin costo para el trabajador. El incumplimiento de la solicitud o el resultado positivo puede resultar en el despido inmediato. Las pruebas de drogas y las verificaciones de antecedentes pueden ocurrir durante el proceso de entrevista, y se realizarán a exclusivo costo y discreción del empleador. Debe poder levantar 70 libras hasta la altura del hombro repetidamente durante la jornada laboral y poder levantar y transportar 70 libras en el campo. El uso de teléfonos celulares personales u otros dispositivos electrónicos personales durante el horario laboral está estrictamente prohibido, excepto para llamadas relacionadas con el trabajo o emergencias, y la violación puede resultar en el despido inmediato.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Per 655.122(g), the employer will provide three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and will charge the workers up to $16.78 per day, for the workers residing in the housing facility, subject to change with the publication of new rates by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification in the Federal Register. The employer will provide free transportation once per week to and from the laundry facility and store to obtain other necessities.

Por 655.122 (g), el empleador proporcionará tres (3) comidas al día (desayuno, almuerzo, cena) y cobrará a los trabajadores hasta $16.78 por día, por los trabajadores que residen en la vivienda sujeto a cambios con la publicación de nuevas tarifas por la Oficina de Certificación Laboral Extranjera en el Registro Federal. El empleador proporcionará transporte gratuito una vez por semana hacia y desde la lavandería y tienda para obtener otras necesidades.

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: 2 months

TRAINING: The employer will provide/allow one (1) week of work for worker to reach production standards.

PRODUCTION STANDARDS: After completion of training or break-in period, employer will expect worker to meet the following production standards

Corn (Cut), 47 boxes/hr.

Corn (Pack), 76 boxes/hr.

ENTRENAMIENTO: El empleador proporcionar o permitir una (1) semana de trabajo para que el trabajador alcance los estndares de produccin.

ESTNDARES DE PRODUCCIN: Una vez finalizada la capacitacin o el periodo de adaptacin, el empleador esperar que el trabajador cumpla con los siguientes estndares de produccin:

Maz (corte): 47 cajas/hora

Maz (empaquetado): 76 cajas/hora