Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

Pedro G.C., Inc.; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Florida is seeking a Field Worker for Pepper Harvest & Cultivation. You will perform assigned duties under supervisor direction, hand-harvesting peppers, loading and unloading, and assisting with field tasks.

Work is outdoors in variable weather; you must be physically strong and able to lift around 50 lbs, follow safety procedures, and meet harvest pace. Housing, meals, and weekly transportation are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 0 months
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in heat
• Capable of heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Harvest peppers by hand using knives and clippers according to supervisor instructions
• Load and unload harvested peppers, buckets, and supplies from trucks and trailers
• Perform field tasks such as weeding, bed maintenance, and basic clean-up around fields and buildings
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or equipment issues to supervisor promptly

Skills

Field work

Harvest peppers

Physical endurance

Job description

Benefits

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: The employer will provide a free and convenient cooking facility and kitchen (including utensils) that will enable the workers to prepare their own meals. Free transportation in an approved vehicle will be provided at least once each week .420 Barack Obama Blvd, Quincy, FL 32351 and 6226 Durham Rd , Marianna,FL32448 . El empleador proporcionar instalaciones de cocina y cocina (incluidos utensilios) gratuitas y convenientes que permitirn a los trabajadores preparar sus propias comidas. Se proporcionar transporte gratuito en un vehculo aprobado al menos una vez por semana.420 Barack Obama Blvd, Quincy, FL 32351 and 6226 Durham Rd , Marianna,FL32448
• 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). Transportation from last place of employment to home country: If the worker
• completes the work contract period, or if the worker is terminated without cause, and the worker has no immediate H-2A employment,
• the employer will provide or pay for the worker?s reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence.

Field Worker — Pepper Harvest & Cultivation :Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Following the Supervisors instructions, the worker will fulfill the following duties to harvest. Hand-harvest a variety of peppers using knives and clippers; place harvested peppers into buckets. Plant pepper transplants and seed according to company spacing and depth specifications; perform bed preparation and transplant watering as directed. Load and unload harvested peppers, buckets and supplies on and off trucks, trailers, and transport carts. Pull weeds by hand and/or with hand tools; perform raking, soil smoothing, and minor bed maintenance. Clean and maintain work areas around fields, and other farm buildings (sweeping, debris removal, sanitizing surfaces as required).Operate or assist with manual field equipment and hand tools (e.g., clippers, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows); follow safe operating procedures. Follow supervisor/crew leader instructions regarding harvest pace, quality standards, and handling to minimize crop damage and ensure food safety. Report damaged or diseased plants, equipment issues, and safety hazards to supervisor immediately. Work is performed outdoors in variable weather; significant exposure to sunlight, heat, wind, and dust is expected. Tasks require frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking over uneven terrain, and repetitive hand motions. Heavy lifting and carrying of buckets, and equipment up to approximately 50 lbs (or as required) on a regular basis. Work schedule may include long hours, early mornings, weekends, peak harvest periods. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications , will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties.

Experience wanted: 0 months

Season Commitment: Job offered requires worker be available for and worker agrees to work every day that work is available for entire employment period. Worker must be able to perform job description duties in safe manner consistent with established safety procedures. Worker must possess requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat harvest process throughout workday.