Farmworker; Diversified (45.2092.00)

Job description

This summary will not include all duties for this H2A job order. US DOL no longer allows space all duties to be listed on the ETA 790. Workers will need to view the employers ETA 790 attachments for a more complete list of duties broken down by job title, including work rules, and housing rules. Workers will perform tasks for various employers as listed on their contract. This job order is being filed for a Farmworker; Diversified (45.2092.00)

Crops: Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Succulents, Baskets, Potted Plants and Seedlings.

General overview of work task include: Transplanting seedlings and cuttings. Filling containers and trays. Labeling flats, pots, and containers. Moving trays, containers, baskets, hanging baskets. Pulling orders for flats, containers,
baskets. Sweeping and cleaning designated work areas. Weeding greenhouse area and product.
Sticking cuttings. Spacing flats, trays, containers and baskets. Watering plants in flats, trays, containers and baskets. Assembling trays, containers, baskets. Drip line replacement/repair. Ground cover replacement/repair. Digging holes/excavation. Ag Equipment Operator. Maintenance. Fill flats, stack skids, transplant, hang baskets, sow seed, stick cuttings, set flats down, pick flats up, load flats onto carts, load semi-trailers with carts, set up bench sections, take down bench sections, sweep floors, dump seed flats, stack seed flats on skids, dump flats, transfer flats from cart to cart, and built carts.

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Fieldwork begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to 20 degrees F. Workers will perform the majority of tasks standing in the upright position and can expect to stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Some tasks, however, require workers to perform activities on their feet in stooped or crouched position for long periods of time. Workers will supply their own work clothes. All the tasks in this Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated.

Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the farm owner/supervisor or a designated employee. However, field workers will be expected to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision.

The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.

During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.

Full Crop Commitment: This is regular work, six hours per day, Monday-Friday, and five hours on Saturday for the full remainder of the period of employment. The worker agrees to work for assigned employer(s) whenever work is available during the full remaining period of employment even though work may be slack at times. The worker understands that if the worker quits or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the period of employment, the worker will not receive the 3/4 guarantees and will not receive certain transportation reimbursements. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in termination.

Special Requirements

Workers must have at least 3 months experience as a farm worker. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.