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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

30

Job Duties:

Workers must be able to plant, cultivate (staking and tying) Harvest, do quality control and pack; variety of peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, tomatoes, blueberries, blackberries, bell peppers, greens, squash, watermelon and cantaloupe. Packing House is part of the farm. Prune take cuttings for propagation, load trucks, repair drip irrigation, clean greenhouse, spray, nursery work, irrigation work, weed, dig ditches, daily farm maintenance, clean production areas and facilities. Plant produce by hand placing into pre-dug holes along rows. Pick developed peppers or tomatoes from bush and place into bucket, making sure that plant is picked clean of all peppers or tomatoes of correct size and maturity. When bucket is full, carry to dumper on truck that is moving through rows alongside workers, being careful not to bruise peppers. Pick developed cucumbers and place into bucket, making sure that the plant is picked clean of cucumbers of correct size and maturity. When bucket is full, worker will carry to dumper on truck that is moving through rows alongside workers being careful not to bruise cucumbers. Cut squash or eggplant using a knife and place into bucket, making sure that squash or eggplant is picked clean of correct size and maturity. When bucket is full, carry to dumper on truck moving through rows alongside workers. Cut greens with knife, remove any discolored or defective leaves, place bands around bundles and put into box in field. When box is full, carry to truck that is moving through rows alongside workers and receive a new box. Make sure that plants are picked clean of all produce of correct size and maturity according to supervisor’s instructions being careful not to bruise or damage produce. Walk through assigned row while bending and reaching to pick ripe blueberries by hand without bruising or damaging the fruit or bush. Workers must use care to pick bushes clean of all berries of the correct color and size (at least 95%), as instructed by their supervisor. Green berries must not be picked. When picking blueberries, workers will carefully place picked berries into buckets that are strapped around their waists. Once all buckets are full, workers will carry buckets to the trailer that is moving through the field. Buckets will then be emptied into trays that are inspected for quality and weighed. Inform managers of crop progress. Workers will Stake and tie. Participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Remove stakes, string, and plastic. Dig ditches. Clean and maintain work areas. Operate, repair, clean and maintain farm equipment and vehicles. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies. Workers are expected to possess the skill work in the production of crops listed. The introductory period for all work and to familiarize workers with job specifications and to demonstrate proper harvest methods and other crop specific issues. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Workers must take care to handle tools, equipment and produce in a manner to avoid injury or damage. The employer will comply with all federal, state, and local safety requirements. Operational specifications can change during the season due to crop or market condition. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the employer or a designated employee. Workers will have close supervision to insure adherence to instructions. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employees as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given and different tasks on different days. Workers may transport the crop to the packing house which is part of the farms. Workers with driving authorizations /valid driver’s license ma

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years old or older. A valid Drivers' License required to transport workers to fields and grocery store. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Lifting requirement may have a range of 5 - 50 lbs. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Workers should expect periods of little/no work due to weather conditions beyond employers control. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Most of the workday is spent in agricultural fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, humid, and other natural elements. Workers may stand in one place for long periods of time and must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, rea

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

B & E Harvesting, LLC

Location:

LaBelle, FL 33935

Telephone Number:

+18638439022

Worksite

Address:

C. Lee Farms 4904-4912 County Line Road, Immokalee, FL 34142

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22229-422855

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

9/1/2022

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