General Farm/Irrigation Worker

Double D Farms; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Magnolia, AR seeks workers for a variety of vegetable production duties including greens, cabbage, sweet potatoes, strawberries, and more, with primary tasks focusing on hand harvesting during the contract period.

Housing is employer-provided with meals; kitchen facilities and utensils are available, and occasional meals may be provided free of charge. Transportation arrangements will be made with reimbursement for inbound and outbound travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hand harvest of vegetables and related field duties as part of the contract period.
• Bend and work at ground level to pick, trim, and package produce as required.

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of greens, cabbage, sweet potatoes, strawberries, pecans, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash, cucumbers, southern peas, pinto beans, onions, potatoes, ornamentals, green beans, peaches, figs, blackberries, elderberries, muscadines, apples, and pears for the majority of the workdays in the overall contract period.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities including utensils, stoves, refrigeration, and dishwashing accommodations to H-2A workers and those workers in corresponding employment who are not reasonably able to return to their residence within the same day. All cooking and kitchen facilities will be maintained in working order and are sufficient for workers to provide and prepare three meals a day. Employer may occasionally provide meals free of charge.

Transport: At the time of filing, the modes of inbound and outbound transportation are not known, as the workers are permitted to select the means of transportation and will be reimbursed/paid no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved for inbound travel and outbound travel (when required).

Experience wanted: 1 months

Applicants must have 1 month experience with the hand harvest of vegetables, be able to bend and preform work at ground level, and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Company policy expressly forbids the use or possession of drugs/alcohol at the worksite or in employer-provided housing. Violation of this policy will result in immediate termination.