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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

V. Valencia Harvesting, Inc.

Oaktown, IN

$17.17 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18286998015
Email address to Apply:
brendavalencia1986@hotmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
49
Job Duties:
Plant watermelon, peppers and cantaloupe; laying and pulling plastic, and field care. Field care tie plants, stake plants, prune plants, clean drip emitters and microjets, remove plastic drip lines, remove dead plants, and weed removal. Workers will walk along rows as specified by employer and remove weeds and grass from fields by hand or using a hoe. Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Job is outdoors and continues in all types of weather. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. Drug testing and background checks may occur during the interview process and will be conducted at the sole expense and discretion of the employer. Must be able to lift 50lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able to lift and carry 50lbs. in field. Use of personal cell phone or other personal electronic device during working hours strictly prohibited except for work-related calls or emergencies and violation may result in immediate termination. Plante sandías, pimientos y melones; tendido y tirado de plasticos, y cuidado de campo. Cuide las plantas de campo, ate las plantas, pode las plantas, limpie los emisores de goteo y los microchorros, elimine las líneas de goteo de plástico, elimine las plantas muertas y elimine las malas hierbas. Los trabajadores caminarán a lo largo de las hileras según lo especifique el empleador y quitarán la maleza y el pasto de los campos a mano o con una azada. Estar de pie, agacharse, agacharse y estirarse durante mucho tiempo. El trabajo es al aire libre y continúa en todo tipo de clima. Se puede solicitar a los trabajadores que se sometan a pruebas aleatorias de drogas o alcohol sin costo alguno para el trabajador. El incumplimiento de la solicitud o la prueba positiva pueden resultar en la terminación inmediata. Las pruebas de drogas y la verificación de antecedentes pueden ocurrir durante el proceso de la entrevista y se realizarán a expensas y discreción exclusivas del empleador. Debe ser capaz de levantar 50 libras a la altura de los hombros repetidamente a lo largo de la jornada laboral y capaz de levantar y transportar 50 libras en campo. El uso de teléfonos celulares personales u otros dispositivos electrónicos personales durante las horas de trabajo está estrictamente prohibido, excepto para llamadas relacionadas con el trabajo o emergencias, y la violación puede resultar en el despido inmediato.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
See Addendum C/Ver Addendum C
Number of Hours Per Week:
36
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
V. Valencia Harvesting, Inc.
Location:
Live Oak, FL 32060
Telephone Number:
+18286998015

Worksite

Address:
10701 N. Risley Road, Oaktown, IN 47561

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23012-698098
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
1/27/2023

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