Farmworker - Dairy Livestock And Crop
Rodrigues Farm LLC
📍 Berkley, MA · Bristol County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26155-979619
- 📞 Phone: +1 (508) 345-8826
- ✉️ Email: aminarod4@gmail.com
- 🌐 Website: www.rodriguesfarm.com.br
Employer instructions
Applicants should contact Rodrigues by email aminarod@gmail.com or by phone at 508-345-8826 to schedule an interview. Verification of previous farm experience may be required.
✉️ Application email template in English
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Subject: Application for Farmworker - Dairy Livestock And Crop (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26155-979619
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
Job Description (SOC 45-2093)
Workers will care for agricultural livestock and handle the manual cultivation, planting, weeding, and harvesting of diversified vegetable crops grown on the farm property, specifically including tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, corn, leafy greens, onions, and garlic. Worker will perform duties related to the husbandry, care, and management of livestock and poultry, alongside seasonal crop production. Duties include:
Attending to and caring for farm animals including dairy heifers, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry. Daily tasks include feeding, watering, grooming (including washing horses), and monitoring animal health and behavior.
Collecting, cleaning, and storing eggs from poultry; monitoring for heat detection and assisting in the care of young animals (babies); and administering routine medications.
Moving livestock between grazing areas in a pasture-based system; mixing and transporting feed; cleaning and disinfecting stalls, pens, and animal enclosures to maintain sanitary conditions; and repairing and maintaining fences, barns, and farm grounds.
Planting, cultivating, and harvesting forage and vegetable crops; preparing fields and maintaining irrigation systems.
Operating and performing routine maintenance on farm equipment including tractors, skid loaders, manure spreaders, mowers, and harvesting equipment. Workers will haul and apply manure, load/unload crops and feed, and drive employer-provided vehicles to various farm worksites.
Additional Information:
Duties are performed under general supervision. Employer will provide 2 days of hands-on training on specific job duties, animal handling safety, and heat stress prevention.
Requirements
| Education | High school / GED |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not required |
| Other requirements | Lifting up to 40 lb Background check |
No experience or formal training required. All tasks are entry-level and will be performed under the close and constant supervision of the farm owner. Employer will provide a short demonstration of all daily tasks, including animal grooming and stable maintenance.
Criminal background check required for prospective workers will be conducted only after hire, at 100% of the employer expense (at no cost to the worker), and is required solely for job-related property security and farm safety purposes.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Biweekly |
| Pay details | All H-2A workers will be paid at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) of $18.33 per hour |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Norton, Ma) |
| Housing | Housing consists of a two bedroom, One-bathroom apartment located at 37 Pleasant St, Apt 1 Norton MA 02766. The apartment contains kitchen with appliances, living room, heating, electricity, running water and sanitary facilities. Housing will be provided to eligible workers in accordance with H-2A program requirements |
| Meals | The employers will have breakfast and dinner at home. The kitchen is fully equipped with a sink with hot and cold running water, a working stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, and adequate counter space for food preparation. The employer will also provide necessary cookware, dishes, and utensils. Lunch at the farm will be provided at no extra cost. |
| Daily transportation | The employer will provide free daily transportation between the designated worker housing in Norton to the farm worksites at no cost to the workers. Transportation will be provided via employer-owned Toyota Tacoma. All vehicles used for transportation will be maintained in good repair and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local safety standards. |
| Travel to the job | The employer will provide free daily transportation to move workers between the off-site rental housing in Norton, MA, and the farm worksite in Berkley, MA, every day. The employer will provide and pay for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (including lodging and meals during work hours) from the place from which the worker has come to work to the place of employment and provide outbound transportation upon completion of the work contract, in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(h). |
| Pay deductions | The employer will make all deductions from the worker's paycheck required by law, including state and federal income tax withholding (if applicable). No deductions will be made which would violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The employer will not make any unauthorized deductions for housing, tools, or recruitment fees. At the worker's voluntary written request, the employer may make deductions for personal items or optional advances, not to exceed the actual cost to the employer. |
| Case number | JO-A-300-26155-979619 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) |
| Employer's agent or attorney | Ponte Sky Global LLC |
| Posted | Jul 22, 2026 |