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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

35

Job Duties:

Prepare soil for planting and harvesting vegetables and fruits. Including pepper, squash, tomato, watermelon, papaya, lime, banana, and plantain. The harvest season for the vegetables and fruits previously mentioned is between April and January. Field care, including but not limited to tying plants, staking, plants, pruning plants, cleaning drip emitters and microjets, removing plastic drip lines, removing dead plants, weed removal, cutting grass, pulling weeds, operating a weed eater, repairing pallets, drive tractors and other vehicles, and mechanical duties. The workers must be able to walk, sit, kneel down, push, pull, reach, lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Driving and operating motor vehicles and farm equipment will be required. Workers are required to work 8-hour shifts per day. A 10-hours shift could be requested but not required. Based on weather, field, and maturity conditions, working on Sabbath and/or Federal holidays could be required. Changes in working hours will be announced with anticipation by the manager. Regular attendance during the scheduled working day and/or work period is expected. Unsatisfactory attendance, including being late for work, excessive requests to leave early, quitting, working outside the scope of the H2A visa, disobeying housing and transportation agreements, etc.; may cause disciplinary actions, including the termination of the contract. Workers must notify their supervisors if they expect to be late or absent for the workday. Using personal phones is prohibited during work hours except for work-related calls or emergencies.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Outdoor work performed, including exposure to rain, sun, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Workers must be able to withstand direct sunlight conditions of hot and humid weather, moderate rain, and cold while performing required job duties. Workers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described, planting and harvesting vegetables and fruits, including counting and packing farm products. Possible exposure to farming materials such as pesticides and fertilizers is expected. Training and personal protection will be available according to OSHA regulations.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Fabre Green Farm Corp.

Location:

Sabana Grande, PR 00637

Telephone Number:

+17873920165

Worksite

Address:

Road 117 km 12.2, Rayo Plata Ward, Sabana Grande, PR 00637

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24015-640997

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/12/2024

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