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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

To perform various duties associated with the production & harvest of organic fruit and vegetable crops & cut flowers. Workers will perform work according to supervisors instructions. Job involves stooping, lifting and working outside in inclement weather & outdoor temps in excess of 100 degrees. Must be able to lift & carry up to 75lbs. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure. Must have legal authority to work in the US. Workers may be required to take random, post-accident, and/or upon suspicion drug test at no cost to worker, post hire. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. General Conditions Applicable to All Crops: Work begins at an assigned time shortly after daylight. Work is performed under various weather conditions. Workers will use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects in loading and unloading trucks. Workers may drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. All of the tasks in this job description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers may be required to perform work on the farm that is incidental to producing the crops such as performing hand weeding or hoeing, greenhouse cleaning and repairing buildings, maintaining grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment, incidental crop setup when needed, and movement of irrigation systems and equipment, gardening, cleaning around ponds & fields. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Seven to eight hours per day is normal. Workers may be offered more than the specified work in a single day. The worker may be requested but not required to work 12-14 hours per day and/or on the Sabbath or Federal holidays depending upon the conditions in the fields, weather, and maturity of the crop. The employer will designate time for lunch and breaks. Worker may be requested to work Saturday during peak times and special needs but not required. These requirements pertain to both H-2A and US workers. Extreme heat, cold or drought may affect working hours. Employer will offer 40 hours/week, weather and crop conditions permitting. Worker will report to work at designated time and place as directed by employer each day. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work due to weather, crop, or other conditions beyond the control of the employer. This can occur anytime throughout the season. employers needs. 1) Bonus Payment George Ferguson will offer a bonus payment to workers based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure. Bonuses will be distributed to full time workers twice a season: 1)half way through completion of the contract work period and 2)at the completion of the work contract period/end of growing season. Bonus will be a minimum of 2% and maximum of 4% of paid wages for designated work contract period and will be determined by performance, skill and tenure. Any bonus will be recorded on employee's weekly pay stub. Bonus will be in addition to all required wages and will not be used to meet the required wage rate. Full details will be provided during orientation. 2) Paid Sick Leave George Ferguson will provide full time workers will accrue 4 hours of paid sick leave bimonthly during work contract period. A minimum of 5 paid sick leave days per contract period and a maximum of 7 paid sick leave days per contract period for full time workers will be made available for use at workers’ discretion. Transportation to medical services when necessary will be provided by employer. The complete sick leave policy will be provided during orientation.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Must able to lift & carry up to 75lbs. Workers may be required to take random, post accident, and/or upon suspicion drug test post hire at no cost to worker. Must have legal authority to work in the US.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Amy's Garden

Company Name:

George Ferguson

Location:

Charles City, VA 23030

Worksite

Address:

13630 Sandy Point Road, Charles City, VA 23030

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25028-647408

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/12/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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