Farmworkers
Employer
141 Foster Rd
Salinas, CA 93908
United States
Job description
Continual visual examination of produce to determine if the product is right for harvesting. Use hands
and arms to handle the product. Place commodity into the appropriate box. Place completed product
onto moving equipment such as conveyors. Mark cartons by using marking tools. Examine and
inspect containers, material, and products to ensure that specifications are met. Harvest product by
hand, and/or using a harvest knife. Continual bending to reach product. Walk throughout shift on
uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed to
reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Reports all safety problems,
incidents, and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately. Comply with all Company policies. Stack 25
lb-65lb boxes from the conveyor to the pallets. Lift empty pallets weighing 45 lbs. Stack boxes on
each pallet. The stacks must be straight. Foreman will provide training and instruction on how to
properly position the boxes onto the pallet. Field worker to harvest celery. Cut, trim, bag, 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 head from the roots
and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote or bin. The
process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
Worker is also responsible for operating Tractors and machines used to perform this task.
Special Requirements
Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants
must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural
duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position
and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.