at New Gen Laborers, LLC in Labelle, Florida, United States
Job Description
Workers will perform manual labor in the planting, cultivation, harvesting, grading, packing, and loading of peppers, sweet corn, cantaloupe, pumpkin, tomato, and watermelon. Workers will identify mature crops based on size, color, field markings, and supervisor instructions. Workers will cut crops from vines using knives or other approved hand tools. Workers will roll, lift, carry, and place harvested watermelons into field bins, trailers, or conveyor systems. Workers will work as part of a coordinated harvesting crew to maintain productivity and quality standards. Workers will lift and carry watermelons weighing up to 60 pounds and load harvested product into bins or trailers for transport to the packing facility. Workers will stack and secure product to prevent damage during transport. Workers will inspect, sort, and grade crops according to size, ripeness, and quality standards. Workers will remove damaged or non-conforming fruit. Workers will unload field bins at the packing shed and place watermelons onto conveyor systems for washing, grading, and packing. Workers will pack crops into cartons, bins, or pallets according to specifications and prepare pallets for shipment. Workers will maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas. Workers who demonstrate experience and receive employer-provided training may be assigned to operate forklifts to move bins and pallets, and to load and unload bins into semi-trailers. Forklift operation, when assigned, is incidental to and in support of primary agricultural duties and does not constitute a separate occupation. Workers may perform general agricultural duties including, but not limited to: pulling weeds manually or with hand tools; assisting with minor irrigation maintenance and repairs; cleaning and organizing the packing shed and surrounding grounds; maintaining tools and equipment in safe working condition; and cleaning employer-provided transportation vehicles. Workers are required to follow supervisor instructions and work cooperatively with crew members at all times.
Work Environment and Conditions Work is performed primarily outdoors in agricultural fields under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, high humidity, and direct sunlight. Temperatures may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Workers may be exposed to dirt, dust, insects, and uneven terrain. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, repetitive motions, and lifting. Employer provides access to potable drinking water, shade, and rest breaks consistent with OSHA standards and applicable regulations. Physical Requirements Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday. Workers must be capable of performing physically demanding tasks for extended periods in outdoor conditions. Hours and Work Schedule Work schedule will be as stated in Section A of the ETA-790. Workdays may begin early in the morning due to crop and weather conditions. Workers may be offered hours in excess of those listed in Section A depending on crop conditions, weather, and harvest demands. Acceptance of additional hours is voluntary. All hours offered will be consistent with the three-fourths guarantee as required under 20 CFR 655.122(i). Tools and Equipment Employer will provide, at no cost to workers, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform assigned duties. Workers are responsible for proper use and care of employer-provided equipment. Housing Standards Employer-provided housing, if applicable, will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Workers are responsible for maintaining their individual living areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Cleaning of common areas may be assigned on a rotating basis consistent with housing regulations.
For workers recruited outside the area of intended employment, transportation and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed by the employer in accordance with 20 CFR § 655.122(h).
For those workers living in housing provided or secured by the employer, worker will be provided transportation between such housing and the employer’s daily worksite at no cost to the worker. The use of this daily transportation is voluntary; no worker is required as a condition of employment to use the daily transportation to the worksite offered by the employer
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