Packers and Packagers, Hand

Holden Conner Seed & Grain; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Newport, Arkansas, is seeking an agricultural worker to support pecan operations, including preparing/clearing the orchard, gathering pecans, and packing pecans for shipment. The position requires three months of verifiable experience, physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the ability to obtain a driver’s license.

English communication is required, and a drug test may be administered. Housing and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand English.
• Three months of recent, verifiable experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license after hire and maintain a clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and comply with drug-free workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/clear the orchard.
• Gather pecans.
• Pack or package pecans in bulk bags after cleaning.
• Place for shipment.
• Record tree maturity and bag numbers.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Worker will be required to perform job duties under SOC 53-7064 such as: Prepare/clear the orchard; Gather pecans; Pack or package pecans in bulk bags after cleaning; Place for shipment; Record tree maturity and bag numbers. 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: 3 months

Three (3) months 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 drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.