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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

30

Job Duties:

Before employment begins, all workers will be trained on Lady Moon Farms, Inc. policies and processes which includes internal procedures, progressive discipline, and food safety protocols. The employer will provide workers with 2 days (16 working hours) of training in the specific operations of the employer's establishment, work areas, and procedures. Worker tasks include planting transplants by hand into plastic rows, weeding by hand, hoeing, harvesting and bunching greens, including kales, collards, chards, parsleys, beets, dandelions, mustards, and lettuce, harvesting warm vegetable items. Warm vegetable items are transported to packhouse and packed into shipping boxes. Other field skills include pulling up plastic, staking, tying, grading. Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination. Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender. The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle. Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary. Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each worker’s permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Workers need a minimum 3 months experience with general farm/harvesting vegetables.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Lady Moon Farms, Inc.

Location:

Chambersburg, PA 17202

Telephone Number:

+17173692113

Worksite

Address:

1795 Criders Church Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24031-680206

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/8/2024

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