Reference the below state and job order # when inquiring about this position.
Originating state and job order # Michigan - 380798620
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 7/11/26-10/15/26. Must agree to 36 hr work week. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.
OPENINGS: 50
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 1 month of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 60 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive walking, frequent stooping, extensive pushing and pulling.
JOB DUTIES: Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers will perform assigned duties as described in this clearance order. Workers will be taken to designated fields to harvest and weed celery. The cutter will line up in the designated celery rows, where workers will proceed to bend over each celery stalk to cut and inspect it. After cutting, workers must trim the bottom and top of the stalk and lay it on a stainless steel table that is continually pushed behind the cutter. Workers must never place more than 8 to 10 stalks on the table at any given time. Additionally, workers are required to pull weeds by hand in their assigned rows, ensuring they remove the entire weed without damaging the celery plants or their roots. There is a 5-day period to learn these quality and weeding standards. To keep up with the machine, workers must cut a minimum of 600 stalks per hour, and all new workers are expected to meet this same minimum within their first 5 days of work. Workers must be able to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain, for a minimum of six (6) hours per day. The position requires physical strength and endurance to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods, as well as manual dexterity to repetitively use hands at a sustained pace to meet production standards. The employer will provide all necessary tools and equipment at no charge to the worker. Consistent with applicable law, the employer may recover the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of tools if damage results from the worker’s willful misconduct or gross negligence after the damage has occurred and after gaining the employee's written authorization to make the deduction. At its sole discretion, the employer may pay a higher wage rate based on individual performance or tenure, which does not alter the entry-level requirements of this position. When production needs require, the employer may offer hours in excess of the daily or weekly schedule stated in the ETA-790. These additional hours are strictly voluntary and not guaranteed; no worker is required to work beyond the contracted hours, on federal holidays, or on their Sabbath, and no worker will be penalized for declining such work. Due to the nature of agriculture, workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work due to weather, crop maturity, or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods may occur at any time throughout the season. In the event of a worker-requested leave of absence during periods of available work, all missed hours will be deducted from the actual hours worked but will be credited as "hours offered" toward the fulfillment of the three-quarter guarantee. Workers are responsible for providing their own suitable work clothing. The employer will provide a written copy of the work contract—consisting of the certified ETA Form 790/790A and any approved modifications, or a separate written agreement—at no cost to each worker in a language they understand, ensuring disclosure occurs no later than the time of visa application for those requiring a visa, the time of the job offer for those not requiring a visa or transferring from a subsequent H-2A employer, and no later than the first day of work for those in corresponding employment; furthermore, the employer and its agents are strictly prohibited from holding or confiscating a worker’s passport, visa, or other government-issued identification, and all documentation evidencing the provision of these contracts will be maintained in accordance with federal recordkeeping requirements.
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES:
BOARD ARRANGEMENTS: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers are able to prepare their own meals. The employer will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.
HOUSING: Employer-provided housing is available for all workers who live outside a reasonable daily driving distance.
TRANSPORTATION TO WORK SITE: The employer will provide transportation for all workers living in the employer-provided housing to and from the daily work site(s).
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Provided.
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT: Tools, supplies, and equipment needed to complete the job will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.
ALL ASSURANCES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE JOB SEEKER PRIOR TO REFERRAL TO THE EMPLOYER.
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