Farmworker, Crop

Workers are screened for compliance with the following criteria: a) confirmability, availability, qualifications, and willingness to perform work described and confirm intention to work the entire season; b) local workers confirm availability and reliable daily transportation to and from the job site for the entire season. Non-local workers confirm availability of transportation to job site to begin work; c) confirmation of full disclosure of all terms, conditions, and nature of work; d) confirmation of legal qualifications to work in the US. The employer may terminate the worker (foreign and/or domestic) with notification to the employment service if employer discovers a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers.

All referrals are encouraged to contact their nearest career center for pre-employment screening before contacting employer. All referrals are to be made to Carolina Vargas Hinojosa at telephone: 239-340-4737. Collect calls will not be accepted. All referrals shall be made on Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All local intrastate applicants may apply directly to the employer. All interstate applicants are encouraged but not required to first contact the nearest [one-stop] career center prior to contacting the employer for any updated information regarding the job prior to referral. For referrals from beyond normal commuting distance, an application may be sent to the employer or a telephone interview may be requested. The employer will contact all applicants who have submitted an application by phone to conduct an interview.

Prior to referral, each worker should either read or have read to them a copy of the Job Offer and that they understand all terms and conditions of employment as noted in the order. All workers should also be advised that they will be expected to work for the total period of employment as noted in the Job Offer and should be available to work in any one of the listed job activities at the discretion of the employer.

Referred and Walk-In applicants should bring with them original documentation of identity and employment eligibility documents (original documents only), sufficient to complete the I-9 Form. All workers from within normal commuting distance recruited against this Job Order will not be provided housing and transportation.