Farm workers to establishment of fruit tree phase 1
Employer: Fresh and Sustainable LLC
Location: Falfurrias, TX
Workers needed: 5
Pay: $10.50/hour
Season: Dec 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2027
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The worker will perform a variety of manual duties to assist in the first-time establishment of a new fruit tree orchard. The current phase of work focuses on land clearing and preparation for future planting. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Land preparation: Clearing, leveling, and basic layout of the planting area.
- Equipment support (as directed): Assisting in the basic operation of a farm tractor for land clearing or preparation tasks, under direct supervision. This is an occasional support task, not the primary duty.
- Planting (future phase): Digging holes, planting young trees (saplings), and placing stakes for support, as the project progresses.
- General orchard maintenance: Assisting with basic tree care tasks as instructed by the supervisor.
- Other duties: Performing any other related manual tasks as needed for the development of the new orchard.
Schedule: Monday through Saturday. The regular work schedule includes an unpaid, duty-free meal period of 30 minutes after no more than 5 hours of work. Due to the nature of agricultural work, hours may vary depending on weather, crop conditions, or daylight. Workers will be notified in advance of any necessary schedule changes. The employer guarantees employment for at least three-fourths of the workdays in the contract period.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, enabling workers to prepare their own meals. The residential area has free and convenient kitchen facilities, including: stove, oven, blender, coffee maker, and basic utensils. Workers will have access to grocery stores on a weekly basis. The employer will provide or arrange for group transportation to the nearest grocery store every Saturday. If needed, food supplies will be arranged for meals at the same price as the supermarket.
Transport: Inbound Transportation: The employer will pay the worker for the reasonable costs incurred for transportation and daily subsistence from the worker's place of recruitment to the place of employment. Workers may choose their mode of transportation. The employer will reimburse the worker at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges, after the worker completes 50% of the work contract period.
Experience wanted: 0 months
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and perform strenuous manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
Must be willing to learn and assist in the basic operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment and machinery as required for the job duties.
Any drug test and background check will be conducted after hire and at the employer's expense.
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