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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

9

Job Duties:

Field Leader – Field Leader duties include assisting the Farm Manager and supporting other fieldworkers by helping communicate daily work plans, such as cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting. The Field Leader will operate farm machinery for cultivation, harvesting, or storing crops, and will communicate with the Farm Manager regarding daily harvesting. Other tasks include transporting workers from field to field. Field Leaders will monitor other general farm laborers and harvesters to ensure jobs are completed in accordance with company policies, report any issues to Employer management, inspect produce for quality control, and utilize software system to track production. The Employer will provide instructions to the Field Leaders, and the Field Leaders will be responsible for communicating instructions to other workers. Field leaders will record worker’s production to ensure workers have conformed to specific instructions given for each workday and will report any potential deviations to the Employer. The Field Leader position requires extensive walking and repetitive stooping and bending to pass through fields throughout the day as well as driving. Fieldwork begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. The worker may be required to work in the field when crops are wet with dew or rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Field Leaders will be assigned to harvest team members during the harvest season. Field Leader must be familiar with Employer work rules for farm laborer and hand harvester position. Field Leaders will be required to communicate with other Field Leaders and the Employer. Field Leaders will help ensure that other team members have the necessary water supply and work tools, including ladders and picking bags. Field Leaders will be required to check crop containers throughout the day to monitor compliance with quality standards. Field Leaders must be able to identify any bruising or other damage, and check produce size and color. Field Leaders will help other harvest team members identify which fruit meets production and quality standards and will report other workers’ harvesting information the Employer. Field Leaders will be required to scan badges and containers throughout the day. Scanning is the process of tracking produce and harvest productivity during the crop harvest. The Field Leader will be required to accurately enter company and harvester information, price, variety, and block codes as instructed. Once the container is full, the Field Leader will enter the harvester’s information. At the end of the day, the Field Leader may be required to upload data into computer system. The Field Leader will be required to properly store equipment in office, as directed by the Employer. The Field Leader may be required to manually enter data and check data in computer to ensure accuracy. The Field Leader may assist other harvesters in the completion of the crop harvest, general farm labor, and tree injections. Shuttle Driver Duties – The Field Leader will transport crewmembers to and from the housing location to the designated worksite each day. Additionally, the Field Leader, using a 15-passenger van will transport crews to and from the grocery store, laundromat, and banking facility weekly.

Job Classification:

53-3053.00 - Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

12

Special Requirements:

One (1) verifiable year of quality control experience in commercial agriculture in fruit or vegetable fields. Must hold a CDL or equivalent license, clean driving record, and are able to pass DOT required medical examination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

EAM Harvesting, LLC (#1)

Location:

Arcadia, FL 34266

Worksite

Address:

Alico Inc. & Subsidiaries 12010 NE Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24233-278980

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

9/3/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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