Jackson Citrus is a farm labor contractor that works with the U.S. Department of Labor’s H-2A: Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers program. Since 1973, we have been providing reliable labor services to farms across Florida,and since 2015,provides H-2A Labor in Illinois and Michigan. Agricultural workers are typically in high demand yet there is a short supply of American workers to fill these jobs. Jackson Citrus helps farmers and greenhouse growers get the help they need by recruiting non-immigrant laborers (H2A workers) to perform agricultural labor services of a temporary or seasonal nature. If your organization needs help harvesting fruits and vegetables, or any general farm labor, we would appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Industry: Farming
Company Size: 2-10 employees

Jackson-Citrus, Inc.

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AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISAS OR

CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES OUTSIDE THE U.S.**

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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 worker 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.

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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