SeasonalJobs.dol.gov

Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

50

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, for the purpose of detasseling seed corn, remove rogue plants, weeds and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields. The worker in order to perform this kind of work must be able to work outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the workers refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such workers willful damage or destruction of the tools. The employer retains the right to discharge any obviously unqualified worker, malingerer, or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to complete the work, but does not demonstrate a willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. Due to communal living arrangements where workers entitled to free housing will reside in close proximity to one another with limited residential supervision, and due to food safety considerations, employer will conduct criminal background checks on all applicants offered employment in order to minimize the occurrence of crimes among residents. Therefore, any and all employment offers are contingent upon applicants having no history of being either a habitual felony offender or habitual violent felony offender as defined in Sections 775.084(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes, and the absence of convictions of (1) a felony or attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony of violence, including but not limited to convictions for arson, aggravated or sexual battery, aggravated stalking, armed burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated child abuse, aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult, kidnapping, manslaughter or murder, and (2) misdemeanor offenses as described in Chapters 784(assault and battery), 790 (weapons), 800 (lewdness), 806 (arson & criminal mischief), 810 (burglary), 812 (theft), 856 (drunkenness), and 893 (drug abuse), Florida Statutes, or (3) comparable felony and misdemeanor statutes of other jurisdictions. Sanitation Requirements: For food and general safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when working in agricultural crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields. All workers must report all injuries and illnesses to their employer. As well any communicable diseases such as but not limited to diarrhea, or any other infectious disease or illness. Workers shall report immediately any cuts or abrasions that cause open bleeding. No tobacco, food, gum, candy, drink (other than water) or medication is allowed while working in the field. No jewelry, watches or fingernails longer than 1/8" are allowed. No open toe shoes or sandals are permitted. Glass bottles, drinking glasses, or any item made from glass are prohibited in the field. Improper hygiene will not be tolerated. Throw the used bathroom tissue into the toilet every time, then flush the toilet. Keep the restrooms, rest areas and portable facilities in the field clean for others. General Conditions: On the first work day, the employer will provide specific instructions and/or training (up to 1 hour) in the proper way to perform the crop activity. Thereafter, the worker will be expected to perform the task with diligence as instructed.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Criminal background checks and drug testing: Everglades Harvesting may conduct criminal background checks and/or drug/alcohol testing at the employer's expense on all new applicants post-employment. Failure to pass a criminal background check and/or drug/alcohol screening is grounds for termination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Everglades Harvesting, Inc.

Location:

LaBelle, FL 33935

Worksite

Address:

Bayer CorpScience LP 26000 Old Principal Road, Farmer City, IL 61842

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21118-266730

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

5/11/2021

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

Share