Job Information
NJ Employer farmworker in Romulus, New York
Anticipated period of employment: 01/20/2025 to 06/21/2025
All applicants must have 3 months experience hand harvesting a perishable crop. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers.
Training: There will be a short demonstration period (up to 1 hr.) to familiarize workers with job specifications, to demonstrate proper methods and other crop specific issues. The employer will not provide separate formal orientation or training periods for each different crop or each different type of task or job assignment covered within the job description. After completion of the training period the employer will expect all workers to possess the skills to work in the production of the crops above. Crops: Garden herbs and Vegetables, Flowers (annuals). Job Summary: Dickman Farms duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, SOC code 45 2092.00. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Perform all tasks involved in the production of Dickman Farms plants. This includes planting packaging and loading plants. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Essential Job Functions: Plant a variety of plants into the correct tray or container on an assembly line with a motorized belt. Assist Shipping department in filling work orders for distribution. Stick cuttings and work diligently. Place finished trays of plants in the designated area using a cart and/or equipment to move cart. Consolidate bays or blocks of plants by loading them onto carts and laying them back down. Load trays onto the belt line for sticking. Maintain the appearance of plants by weeding, removing dead foliage, and transplanting into bigger trays or containers. Relocate plants from one green house to another or to other designated areas. Maintain a neat and clean work environment by sweeping floors, removing empty trays and containers, taking out the trash, and cleaning up after a specific job is completed. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned from season to season. Supervisory Responsibilities: The production worker does not have any supervisory responsibilities See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description.
Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract they may call and/or email the employer to schedule an interview Monday- Thursday from 8am to 12pm and referred to NY1517499 as the JO is in connection with this NJ number.
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