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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

175

Job Duties:

Duties include blueberry hand harvesting, sorting and packing in the packinghouse located on the farm, and possibly general farm labor. This will be done under extreme weather conditions such as heat, direct sunlight, possible rain, wind, and exposure to pollen. Repetitive physical conditions such as prolonged walking, standing, heavy bending, stooping, reaching and lifting will be involved on a regular basis. Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. In order to perform this kind of work, the worker must be able to work outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat the picking process rapidly, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. The first week of employment is considered as an introductory period of employment to acclimate the worker to the physical demands of the work and to familiarize workers with job specifications and to demonstrate proper methods and specific issues. On the first workday, the employer will provide specific instructions in the proper way to perform the crop activity. Thereafter, the worker will be expected to perform the task with diligence as instructed. By the beginning of the second work week, workers will be expected to perform the work in a manner specified by the employer and described herein. After the one-week acclimation period, workers who fail to meet the standard and/or fail to perform the work in the manner specified may be terminated.

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 must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors and practice safety in all aspects of work. The employer is a drug-free workplace and has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol in the workplace and in the employer-provided housing.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

JH Harvesting LLC

Location:

Rose Hill, NC 28458

Worksite

Address:

870 Moores Swamp Rd, Ivanhoe, NC 28447

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25066-753919

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Per pound. Estimated hourly rate is $19.80/hr. based on average 36 lbs.

Date Posted:

3/7/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.55

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