Farmworkers

O que vai fazer

Texto original em inglês, como foi registrado no Departamento do Trabalho.

Crops/Commodities:
Artemia Cysts (Brine Shrimp eggs).
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Perform manual duties related to general brine shrimp harvesting including the ability to lift heavy materials. Shovel the cysts by hand. Recognize the cysts in various locations including in the water. Handle pumps, hoses, boom reels and other harvest equipment. Drive motorized vehicles such as 4-wheelers, gradalls, or forklifts. Clean, repair and maintain work environment, tools and other equipment.
Ability to up and down ladders and walk on uneven terrain or shifting boats
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. All water team members are required to wear the appropriate clothing according to the weather such as adequate undergarments, jackets, coats, gloves, waterproof boots, and lifejackets. Ocean Star International provides lifejackets, coats, waterproof pants, gloves and waterproof boots. All boat captains except for zodiac captains are required to have a current US driver's license. All water team members will be required to go through safety training in case of emergency.
Our harvest manager will direct teams on days where weather conditions are no longer safe but many jobs will still be performed in sun, rain, snow and moderate wind. Temperatures during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. 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.
Employers require all newly-hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid drug test before starting work. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. All testing is conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Workers testing positive will be immediately terminated and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of a non-local or foreign worker who is terminated for failure to pass a drug test, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation to the worker's place of recruitment, at the worker's expense. The employer will also test at random, upon reasonable suspicion of use, and after a worker has an accident at work.
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. The harvest manager will direct teams on days where weather conditions are no longer safe but many jobs will still be performed in sun, rain, snow and moderate wind. Hours may vary depending on weather. We harvest the cysts in two forms; On the lake water by boats, and on the beach by shovel and four wheelers.
Job opportunity is Skill Level II. Workers must be able to perform all primary duties independently and 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.

Requisitos

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of work experience handling manual tasks associated with brine shrimp farming or shell fish farming. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statements establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing required.

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