Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse

H2ajobs; Swifton (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to assist in crop inspection, grading, and post-harvest treatment. Duties include drying crops to reduce moisture, pest identification for treatment, and site maintenance such as erosion repair and clearing debris.

Workers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, possess at least 1 month of relevant experience, and be able to obtain a driver’s license after hire. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand English.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 1 month of recent verifiable experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, grade, and post-harvest treat crops by drying to reduce moisture.
• Identify pests to determine pesticide selection and application during drying.
• Repair erosion areas on fallow acres using hand tools during dormant months.
• Remove trees to reclaim land on fallow acres and around power units, clear debris for burning or decomposing.
• Winterize watering systems to prevent winter damage.

Skills

English speaking

Lifting heavy objects

Tools

Chainsaw

Job description

Participate in the inspection, grading, and post-harvest treatment of crops by drying to reduce moisture levels; Identify pests to determine the selection and application of pesticides during drying; Use hand tools to repair erosion areas on fallow acres during dormant months; Remove trees to reclaim land on fallow acres and around power units, remove debris including using a chain saw and pile trees and other natural debris for burning or decomposing after crop is harvested and prior to planting; Winterize watering systems to prevent damage from winter weather. Must speak and understand English.

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.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 1 months

One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 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.