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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

V. Valencia Harvesting, Inc.

Newton, GA

$13.67 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:
120
Job Duties:
Blueberry Harvesting - Pluck blueberries from bush by hand, place in baskets, in flats or in masters, turn fruit in at site being collected. 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. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. It also includes making important decisions based on size and coloring according to prescribed standards. 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 cost and discretion of the employer. 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. Cosecha de arándanos: arranque los arándanos del arbusto a mano, colóquelos en canastas, en pisos o en maestros, entregue la fruta en el sitio de recolección. 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. Este trabajo puede requerir estar de pie, caminar, agacharse, agacharse y levantar hasta 50 libras durante largos períodos de tiempo al aire libre en todas las condiciones climáticas. También incluye tomar decisiones importantes basadas en el tamaño y el color de acuerdo con los estándares prescritos. 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. Se pueden realizar pruebas de detección de drogas y verificación de antecedentes durante el proceso de la entrevista, y se realizarán a exclusivo costo y discreción del empleador. 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:
3897 Pond Town Road, Newton, GA 39870

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23026-730557
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Blueberry - Per Pound, The estimated hourly rate of $13.67 can be reached when a worker produces 24.85 pounds per hour
Date Posted:
2/14/2023

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