Posted by Neo Jibairo Farm is hiring a full-time Agricultural Operator at Finca Neo Jibairo in Puerto Rico. The position pays $12 per hour and involves hands-on agricultural work, including planting, harvesting, crop care, hydroponic systems, irrigation, product preparation, and general farm maintenance.
The role also includes interacting with visitors, supporting farm tours, and assisting with tobacco cultivation and cigar rolling experiences. Previous agricultural experience is welcome but not required.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Agricultural Operator
- Company: Neo Jibairo Farm
- Location: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, United States
- Address: 208 11, Rio Grande, PR 00745
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Pay: $12 per hour
- Expected Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Workplace: On-site
- Work Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, holidays, and variable hours
- Minimum Age: 18 years old
- Language: Spanish required; conversational English preferred
- Experience: Agricultural, gardening, nursery, hydroponics, or similar experience welcome but not required
- Benefits: Employee discount, flexible schedule, paid time off
- Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the listing
- Accommodation: Not stated in the listing
About Neo Jibairo Farm
Finca Neo Jibairo is a farm in Puerto Rico focused on growing agricultural products and providing visitors with experiences connected to farming and tobacco.
The farm’s activities include crop production, harvesting, product preparation, visitor tours, and tobacco-related experiences.
Agricultural Operator Job Description
The Agricultural Operator will take part in a wide range of farm activities depending on the season and the needs of the business.
The work includes preparing land, planting and harvesting crops, caring for nursery and hydroponic systems, maintaining irrigation, preparing products for sale, and keeping work areas safe and organised.
The role also involves welcoming visitors, helping with tours, explaining the farm’s story using information provided by the employer, and supporting tobacco cultivation and cigar rolling experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare agricultural land for production.
- Sow, transplant, weed, and harvest crops.
- Care for crops, nursery areas, and hydroponic systems.
- Assist with irrigation.
- Perform general farm maintenance.
- Clean and select agricultural products.
- Pack products for sale or distribution.
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe.
- Welcome and guide visitors.
- Assist with farm tours.
- Explain information about the farm to visitors.
- Support the cultivation and harvesting of tobacco leaves.
- Assist with tobacco preparation.
- Support cigar rolling experiences.
- Assist with product sales.
- Perform other seasonal farm duties as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
The employer is looking for someone who is:
- Responsible and punctual.
- Willing to learn.
- Comfortable with physical work.
- Interested in working outdoors.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Respectful toward colleagues and visitors.
- Comfortable speaking to groups or willing to develop this ability.
- Available to work Wednesday through Sunday.
- Available to work holidays and variable hours.
- At least 18 years old.
- Able to communicate in Spanish.
Conversational English is preferred.
Previous experience in agriculture, gardening, nurseries, hydroponics, or related work is welcome but not required.
The listing describes the role as physical and primarily outdoors, with work taking place in varying weather conditions. Applicants must be able to safely perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Salary and Benefits
The Agricultural Operator position pays $12 per hour.
Expected working hours are 30 to 40 hours per week.
The listed benefits include:
- Employee discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid time off.
Who Should Apply?
This position is suited to people who enjoy practical outdoor work and have an interest in agriculture and farm operations.
It may be suitable for someone who is willing to learn rather than someone with extensive agricultural experience, as the listing states that previous experience is welcome but not required.
Candidates should also be comfortable with physical work, communicating with visitors, working in a team, and performing different tasks depending on the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary for the Agricultural Operator?
The listed pay is $12 per hour.
2. Is the position full-time?
Yes. The job is listed as full-time.
3. Where is the farm located?
The position is located in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, United States.
4. Is previous agricultural experience required?
No. The listing states that experience in agriculture, gardening, nurseries, hydroponics, or similar work is welcome but not required.
5. What language is required?
Applicants must be able to communicate in Spanish. Conversational English is preferred.
6. What days must the employee be available?
The listing states that applicants should be available from Wednesday through Sunday, including holidays and variable hours.
7. Why must applicants be at least 18?
The listing states that applicants must be 18 or older because some tasks involve tobacco products.
8. Does the job offer visa sponsorship?
Visa sponsorship is not stated in the supplied listing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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