Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

at Jackson Citrus in Virginia, Illinois, United States Job Description

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Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the cornfields, for the purpose of detasseling seed corn, removing rogue plants, removing green snaps, removing weeds, and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields. In order to perform this kind of work the worker must be able to work outside for at least six (6) hours per day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. The employer will provide the tools necessary (if applicable) to perform the jobs described without charge to the worker. The employer will charge the workers for reasonable costs related to the workers' refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such workers' willful damage or destruction of the tools.

Other Requirements:

Workers seeking employment under this job order must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. The employer retains the right to discharge any obviously unqualified worker, malingerer, or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to complete the work but does not demonstrate a willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.

Sanitation Requirements:

For food and general safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when working in agricultural crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields. All workers must report all injuries and illnesses to their employer. As well as any communicable diseases such as but not limited to diarrhea, or any other infectious disease or illness. Workers shall report immediately any cuts or abrasions that cause open bleeding. No tobacco, food, gum, candy, drink (other than water), or medication is allowed while working in the field. No jewelry, watches, or fingernails longer than 1/8" are allowed. No open-toe shoes or sandals are permitted. Glass bottles, drinking glasses, or any item made from glass are prohibited in the field. Improper hygiene will not be tolerated. Throw the used bathroom tissue into the toilet every time, then flush the toilet. Keep the restrooms, rest areas, and portable facilities in the field clean for others. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account