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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

677

Job Duties:

All Activities: Workers will perform all job specifications as instructed by the Farm Manager or Crew Supervisor. Each worker will receive an identification badge and pre-printed numeric stickers, to be used during harvest activities and throughout the employment period. Workers may assist their supervisor in monitoring that harvesters don’t leave fruit behind, and that overripe fruit is being removed from the plant. May be assigned to communicate to other workers the plan for the day defined by the supervisor. Maintains work area clean and free of objects that may cause accidents. May be assigned to clean up trash, excess materials, and prepare the harvest trailer for the next day, and to ensure clean and fresh water is always available. May be assigned to ensure that the product delivered by the harvesters meets company standards in quality and appearance. May assist in driving tractors and ensure other workers have the required tools to perform their job. May operate a farm vehicle to move the harvest trailer inside of the farm as necessary during the workday. May be assigned to load agricultural products into a farm truck and drive it to the storage facility that is between 1.5 miles to a maximum of 16 miles from the farm. May be assigned to turn on water pumps for irrigation. May assist with basic equipment maintenance, notifying the supervisor when machinery malfunctions. May be assigned to spray the crop according to the supervisor's instructions. Follow and adhere to all personal and equipment safety requirements. Duties may vary from time to time and may include all of the following job specifications: Runner Cutting/Trimming: Worker will walk down row as instructed and cut/trim runners, leaves, and blooms as directed from each strawberry plant as necessary.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

The employer will request a criminal background check at the employer's expense. The first 7 working (business) days of employment are considered as an introductory period as set forth in the Company Employee Handbook. This will be time to learn and understand tasks involved in the job position.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Florida Pacific Farms, LLC (FPF3)

Location:

Dover, FL 33527

Telephone Number:

+18138364411

Worksite

Address:

13861 Walden Sheffield Rd, Dover, FL 33527

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23278-413064

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Strawberry Planting $10.00 per thousand holes for single plant per hole and up depending upon condition (minimum 767 units per hour). Estimated hourly wage equivalent is $15.00, or 1.5 units per hour. $14.33 per hour guaranteed.

Date Posted:

10/18/2023

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