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Conklin, MIFull-time / Seasonal$13.78/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.78/hr
Location
Conklin, MI
Schedule
Full-time / Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity seeks 16 farmworkers and laborers to pack harvested apples in Ottawa County, Michigan. Work includes grading, sorting, packing, labeling, assembling boxes, loading skids, and sanitation in the packing facility and around the farm. The work period is September 4, 2026, through June 14, 2027, with a generally 40-hour Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Safety ProceduresEfficient WorkTeamworkPositive AttitudeStandingWalkingBendingLifting Up to 50 Lbs

Qualifications

2 Months Hand Harvesting ExperienceAvailable for Entire Work Period

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

16 Farmworkers and Laborers are needed in Ottawa County, Michigan, to pack harvested apples. Work involves grading, sorting, packing, labeling, assembling boxes, loading skids, and general sanitation tasks in the packing facility and around the farm. Duties require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs in all weather conditions. Workers must follow food-safety procedures, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude. Applicants must have 2 months of verifiable experience hand harvesting fruits and vegetables, be available for the entire work period, and may be subject to a post-hire background check and drug test at no cost to them. Se necesitan 16 Trabajadores Agrícolas en el condado de Ottawa, Michigan, para empacar manzanas cosechadas. El trabajo incluye clasificar y seleccionar manzanas, empacar, etiquetar, armar cajas, cargar tarimas y realizar tareas de limpieza en la empacadora y en la finca. Las labores requieren estar de pie, caminar, agacharse y levantar hasta 50 libras en todo tipo de clima. Los trabajadores deben seguir los procedimientos de seguridad alimentaria, trabajar de manera eficiente en un ambiente de ritmo rápido y mantener una actitud positiva y de trabajo en equipo. Los solicitantes deben tener 2 meses de experiencia verificable en la cosecha manual de frutas y verduras, estar disponibles durante todo el período de trabajo y pueden estar sujetos a una verificación de antecedentes y una prueba de drogas después de ser contratados, sin costo para ellos. Period of employment / Período de empleo: 09/04/2026 -- 06/14/2027 Work schedule: Generally, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be offered but are not required. Horario laboral: Generalmente 40 horas por semana, de lunes a viernes. Pueden ofrecerse horas adicionales, pero no serán obligatorias. Wages: Minimum wage: $13.78 per hour. H-2A wage rate: $13.73 per hour, the specified hourly wage applicable to foreign H-2A workers employed under contract.** Salarios:** Salario mínimo: $13.78 por hora. Tarifa salarial H-2A: $13.73 por hora, la tarifa salarial por hora especificada aplicable a los trabajadores extranjeros H-2A empleados bajo contrato. Earned Sick Time Requirement: In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338, employers are required to provide earned sick time to employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business. Requisito de tiempo por enfermedad acumulado: De conformidad con la ley estatal aplicable de Michigan, Ley 338 de Tiempo por Enfermedad Acumulado, los empleadores están obligados a proporcionar tiempo por enfermedad acumulado a sus empleados. La cantidad de tiempo por enfermedad pagado que se proporciona puede variar según el tamaño del negocio. Housing: The employer provides housing at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence at the end of the workday. Separate sleeping quarters and bathroom facilities are designated for male and female workers; family housing is not available. ** Vivienda:** El empleador proporciona vivienda sin costo para los trabajadores que no pueden regresar razonablemente a su residencia al final de la jornada laboral. Se designan dormitorios y baños separados para trabajadores hombres y mujeres; no hay vivienda disponible para familias. Transportation: Workers hired from beyond normal commuting distance will be reimbursed for inbound transportation costs. Upon completion of the full work contract, these workers will also be provided or reimbursed for outbound transportation costs.

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