Field Worker (celery Harvest, Regular Romaine)

Job description

Field Workers (Celery & Regular Romaine Harvest) to perform the following duties:  

Field worker to harvest celery, organic and conventional.  Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field.  Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife.  Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the stalk from the roots and trims the outer stalks from the stalk to prepare it to be packed into a carton or tote.  The process is repeated.  Worker responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. 

Regular Romaine is harvested in the field.  Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh lettuce in the field.  Cutting is done by kneeling on beds next to a machine or without a machine.   Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton or tote.  The process is repeated.  Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. 

Machine set up includes: Check machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer.

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:



1 month of harvest experience in any of the commodities listed. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.