at FLAMM ORCHARD INC. in Cobden, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities.
Agricultural equipment Operation: Workers may be required to operate trucks, tractors, tree shaker, mower, forklift, and other farm equipment during field or packing operations as an incidental activity in the production of crops. Workers may be required to perform general maintenance and make repairs to farm equipment. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor. Workers must notify supervisor of any mechanical issues. Workers will be required to operate tractors according to instructions and in a manner, that protects the operator, other workers, trees, crops, and equipment. Workers will drive trucks and other farm equipment to transport crops, tools, equipment and other workers. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination.
Workers will perform he duties of a working team leader. They will monitor and direct the duties of other seasonal farm workers and report to the supervisor.
As an incidental activity workers may be required to perform all of the following duties per their supervisors’ instructions: Prepare fields for planting, install irrigation, work in the greenhouse, plant, cultivate, harvest and pack any crops grown by the employer under this work agreement. They may prune and thin tree fruit,
During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engage in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.
Employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malinger, or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.
Farm, and Field Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, and other farm sanitation duties.
This employer may grow one or more other crops. Farmers frequently decide whether to plant these crops and what additional crops they will plant after this application is submitted. Information on crops planted after submission of this application will be disclosed in writing to the U.S. Department of Labor for approval as soon as it is known.
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Job Posting:
11510816
Posted On:
Dec 08, 2023
Updated On:
Dec 10, 2023
