High-tech Greenhouse Worker
Employer
5400 International Blvd.
Dublin, VA 24084
United States
Job description
TEMPORARY HIGH-TECH GREENHOUSE WORKERS. Applicants must be able, willing & qualified to perform work described in this JO/Ad & must be available for the entire period specified. Transport provided. Dublin, Pulaski County, VA. Possible daily/weekly hours: 7A-3:30P; 35-50/hours. $13.15/hr. 1st week wage guarantee: $552.30. Employer will comply w/applicable Federal, State, local laws pertaining to OT. Duties: Perform plant care, cultivation & harvesting in high-tech hydroponic greenhouse. To perform duties, must have knowledge of dripped irrigation systems, fertilizer mixing systems & high-wire plant support sys. Must perform hands-on plant care, cultivation & harvesting techniques; must recognize & control pests/diseases; must use generally-accepted practices related to quality assurance & customer specifications unique to greenhouse tomato growing. Ensure maximum efficiency in methods, production & procedures, & maintain a safe, clean work environment. Harvest, sort, grade, check quantity & load/unload up to approx. 50-60 lbs. Involves extensive, repetitious walking, standing, stooping, bending & manual/motorized tool usage all day. Must have minimum of three (3) months of high-tech hydroponic greenhouse experience. Possible exposure to weather, temps above 90F w. direct sunlight for extended periods; hours may fluctuate (+/-); possible downtimes and/or extended hours. Quality Control applies & other related activities per SOC/OES 45-2092 as per onetonline.org. Dependable: Fulfill obligations. Attn. to Detail: Complete work tasks. Self-Control: Display a good natured, cooperative attitude; maintain composure; keep emotions in check, control anger, avoid aggressive behavior. Employer guarantees 3/4 workdays of contract. Tools provided at no cost to worker. If applicable, transport, subsistence expenses provided upon 50% of worked contract. Employer-provided housing available to any worker who cannot reasonably return to residence daily. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. Drug testing post-hire, especially if supervisor observes cause; failed test equals dismissal. Any drug testing will be at employers expense. Drug, alcohol, smoke-free work zone.
Special Requirements
TERMINATIONS: The employer may terminate the worker with notification to the Employment Service if the worker: (a) refuses without justified cause to perform work for which the worker was recruited and hired; (b) commits serious acts of misconduct.
In the event of termination for medical reasons occurring after arrival on the job, or occurring as a result of employment, or in the event of termination resulting from an Act of God, the employer will pay or provide reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence to the place of recruitment. Additionally, the employer will reimburse worker for reasonable costs of transportation and subsistence incurred by the worker to get to the place of employment.