*THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION. Dates of Employment are:04/29/2024- 11/03/2024. *

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Employer accepts referrals and applicants from all sources. Interview required. Employer's agent conducts interviews by phone at time of inquiry or within a reasonable time thereafter. Interviews conducted at no cost to applicants, whether via phone or in-person.

Contact Employer 's agent Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET If unavailable, contact employer directly during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. Employer Agent: MAS Labor H2A, LLC (434) 260-8833 referrals@maslabor.com

To be eligible for employment, applicants must: 1. Be able, willing, and available to perform the specified job duties for the duration of the contract period; 2. Have been apprised of all material terms and conditions of employment; 3. Agree to abide by all material terms and conditions of employment; 4. Be legally authorized to work in the United States; AND 5. Satisfy all minimum job requirements..

Resumes and/or applications can also be faxed to Leo Morrow at 412-552-7051. Be sure to reference the job posting number on your resume/application.

Education minimum: None

Work experience required: 3 months

Training required: 0 months

Basic Job Requirements:

Lifting requirement: 60 lbs.

Exposure to extreme temperatures

Extensive pushing or pulling

Extensive sitting or walking

Frequent stooping or bending over

Repetitive movements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural field work experience working in a fruit farm or vegetable farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work, field crop production and harvesting activities. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.

Crops/Commodities: Fruits and vegetables including, but not limited to, apples, sweet corn, peaches, pumpkins, tomatoes, and onions. Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables.

Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants.

Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences.

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants a e wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may transport other workers.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks.

ADDITIONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND ASSURANCES.

SCHEDULING CHANGES. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods may occur anytime throughout the season. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and different tasks on different days.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. Qualified workers with disabilities must notify the employer of any accommodations needed to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the work required, with or without reasonable accommodations. A worker is not eligible for the job if the worker is not able to perform the job duties even with the requested accommodation, or if the employer is not reasonably able to provide the accommodation (i.e., because the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the business)

NONDISCRIMINATION. All terms and conditions included in the job order will apply equally to all seasonal workers (U.S. and foreign H-2A), employed in the occupation described in this job order.

DEPARTURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Employer will advise all foreign H-2A workers of their responsibility to depart the United States upon separation of employment or completion of the H-2A contract period, unless the workers obtains an extension of status.