Farmworker

Job description

Harvest and pack strawberries. When picking strawberries workers will use a cart with a box

that has 8 plastic baskets (1 lb clam shell) where the strawberries are packed at the time they

are picked. When the 8 pound box is filled, the worker will walk to the edge where the

inspector will revise the boxes, turn in the box, and return with a new box.

Worker will also prepare the fields (making rows, cutting runners, placing plastic and hose). Removing grass and maintain fields. Workers will verify that packaged strawberry are in good condition, do not have any defects, and meets the quality control standards required by the seller.

Special Requirements

Must have 3 months experience working in crop(s) and/or agricultural activity identified in this job order. Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion. Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury.