Farm Worker and Laborers #3547221
Farm Worker and Laborers Kenly Farms, Inc. of Arizona seeks 30 temporary full-time workers from 10/01/2019-07/31/2020 for Farm worker and Laborers positions (Ref. Job Order #3547221)
Workers will be involved in various tasks such as, but not limited to: fall budding, tying, collecting budwood, topping, weeding thinning, harvesting rose buds, irrigation, Machine Equipment Operator, truck operator, facility forklift operator (single/Double), cleaner and tractor drivers. Budding-Lying in a prone position on a budding cart, the employee use a budding knife to cut a small niche or seat under the stock. The employee then removes a bud scion from a whip or rose cutting and places it in the cut seat. A budding cart is a metal frame on wheels with a fabric sling that is propelled using the knees or feet. Tying- Lying in a prone position on a budding cart, following the budder, the employee secures the bud scion to the stock using plastic budding tape, creating an air-tight seal cleaning and maintaining facilities. Lift cartons approximately 60 lbs. Be able to work in Arizona climate with extreme temperature, humidity, wind, and times exposure to high levels of pollen. Temperature during working hours can reach a high of 115 degrees F during the summer.
Wage offer is $12/hour, 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday, 7 hour/day 5 hours per day is normal on Saturday and Sunday. Employer guarantees each worker the opportunity of employment for at least 3/4 of the work days of the total period of work contract & all extensions. Tools, supplies & equipment provided at no charge to the worker. Housing provided at no charge to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at end of each work day. Transportation & subsistence expenses to the work-site will be paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier.