Farmworker
Employer
Sweet Berry Farms - 13135 NC Hwy East
Harrells, NC 28444
United States
Job description
Blueberry Harvesting: Each worker will be assigned a picking badge for identification and for clocking in and out during the workday. The worker will keep the picking badge throughout the workday. Each worker will be given 2-4 buckets. Workers will move down assigned rows picking all ripe berries, placing them in buckets. Once full, each bucket weights approximately 6 lbs. When buckets are filled, the worker will immediately carry the bucket to the picking wagon. At the picking wagon, workers will dump each filled bucket into a lug where the worker will sort through the harvested berries and remove any berries that do not meet the company's quality/food safety standards. Each lug will then be inspected by the workers supervisor to see if worker is following the companies operating procedures and quality control requirements. The worker will receive credit for the bucket picked once the Supervisor has inspected and approved the lug. Any lugs that are not approved by the Supervisor will be returned to the worker to be re-graded. Workers fruit that has passed inspection will then be stacked on a pallet. Upon completion of each box picked, the worker will take his/her completed box to the crate shed or receiving to be viewed for grade, palletized and receive credit on his/her picking badge. Any containers that are over or under packed will be returned to the worker for repacking. Upon completion of the assigned row, the worker will move to the next vacant row to be picked. It may be required to field pack berries in the field. Harvester may receive disciplinary notice if quality continues to be an issue. At the end of the workday, workers will keep picking badge for the next workday. Worker must work at sustained pace ad make good faith efforts to work efficiently as reasonable under working conditions. This position requires extensive walking and repetitive stooping to pass throughout the day. Worker must be able to work under high levels of stress and meet deadlines as well as understand that he/she will be exposed to extreme temperatures throughout the day in the field. Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Worker may be required to work in field when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designated for riding purposes. All work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Employer. Employer conducts and worker must attend orientation on workplace rules, harvest methods, crop specific issues, policies and safety information.
Special Requirements
This job requires a minimum of 1 months of agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 100 lbs. Employer paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing required. Criminal background check required.