Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse

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

Job summary

H2ajobs is hiring for farm labor in Immokalee, Florida. The role covers planting, cultivating, harvesting, grading, sorting and packing a variety of crops using hand tools or machinery. You will operate tractors and other equipment, inspect produce quality, and coordinate with farm supervisors.

Experience required is two months of verifiable agricultural work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and be prepared for a possible drug test after hiring.

Qualifications

• Two months of recent and verifiable agricultural experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Random drug test may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, harvest, grade, sort and pack crops by hand or machine.
• Operate tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate or harvest.
• Inspect crops for quality and communicate progress with supervisors.
• Load and transport harvested products to packing or storage areas.
• Maintain irrigation systems and farm equipment as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Team communication

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Conveyors

Job description

Perform manual labor to plant, cultivate, harvest, grade, sort and pack cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, eggplant, squash, corn, okra, cotton, green beans, watermelons, broccoli, cilantro, pickle cucumbers, tomatillos, lettuce, cauliflower, peanuts, and tomatoes by hand or machine.

Pre-harvest duties include tilling soil, planting, re-planting, cultivating, watering, pruning, weeding, using shears, knives, and other various cultivation tools. Apply chemicals and fertilizers, including spraying row middles. Install, maintain, operate, regulate, and repair irrigation equipment. Install or remove items required in plasticulture. Install or remove stakes, wire, netting, or string. Remove or clean plant debris or vines from ground or trellises. Train vines or plants on strings or trellises. Determine produce sustainability for harvest based on size, degree of maturity, or market standards. Record information about crops. Harvest produce using tools such as knives, clippers, and shears. Banding techniques will be included during harvest at times. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow, fertilize, apply chemicals, plant, cultivate, or harvest crops. Operate, repair, and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures. Grade, sort, wash, select, label, or pack harvested products into bags or boxes. Inspect plants to assess quality. Communicate with farmer, supervisors, managers and/or peers regarding crops and activities. Inform farmers or farm managers of crops progress. Crops may be harvested and field packed or loaded and transported to the packinghouse for storage and post-harvest treatment of crops. Check wells, ponds, water levels and water crops. Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Stack boxes onto pallets, transport vehicles, or trailers. Count and check harvested products. Use hammers, wire clippers, and other tools to construct trellises. Clean and maintain all grounds and facilities. Regulate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities. Employer will provide three (3) meals per day to the worker if kitchen facilities become unavailable.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 2 months

Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.