Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop
Employer
Carr. 64 Km 3.6 Bo Sabana Hoyos Sector Carolina
Arecibo, PR 00688
United States
Job description
It is estimated that 70% will be dedicated to planting, cultivating and maintenance of pineapples, the remaining 30% of the time will be dedicated to harvesting these products.
Most of the workdays are spent outdoors on one's feet with constant movement as workers are rarely in one place as they move from one field to another. Workers must be able to stand, walk uphill and downhill, sit, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist) push, pull, reach, lift and carry items weighing in the range of 5 to 30 pounds. It may be planted in the farm as well. Workers are required to work 8 hours per day. Driving and operating passenger vehicles and farm equipment will be required. The worker may be requested but not required to work 12 hours per day and/or on the Sabbath or Federal Holidays depending upon the conditions in the fields, weather, and maturity of the crop; in such case, applicable overtime norms will be applied. The manager or supervisor will notify workers at the end of the workday if there is any change in start and time anticipated hours of work for the following day. Regular attendance by all workers during schedule hours of the workday and /or work period is expected. Unsatisfactory attendance: including reporting late, excessive request to leave before the end of the workday, quitting early, doing work outside the scope of the H2A Visa, not abiding housing, or transport regulations, etc., may be cause for disciplinary action. Workers must call their manager or supervisor as far in advance possible prior to the start of the workday if they do not expect to be in on time. Further information on the employer's Attendance Policy in the Employee Handbook.
Special Requirements
All work is performed in outdoor agricultural fields and involves exposure to rain, sun, soil, dust, heat, and other natural elements. Workers should come prepared to the farm wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. They will be planting and harvesting as well as counting and packing products. Work entails exposure to soil, insects and plant materias such as, but not limited to pesticides and fertilizers. Workers will be properly trained and advised on all pesticides and fertilizers according to OSHA safety guidelines and standards.