Field Walker

Job description

Field Walkers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time.

The Field Walker is responsible for assisting the Farm Manager and in supporting other farmworkers by ensuring they have the work equipment necessary to perform their jobs. The Field Walker may assist in monitoring the work of other farmworkers in harvesting the crop and performing other general farm activities as directed by the Farm Manager.

Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Field Walker will walk through the rows to ensure there is no fruit left unharvested and assist other farmworkers in identifying which fruit should be harvested pursuant to the quality and quantity guidelines given by the Farm Manager.

Under the direction of the Farm Manager, Field Walker help ensure food safety requirements are met, ensures that the crew has enough packaging material, and will deliver additional materials to the crew as needed. The Field Walker may assist with driving tractors for field preparation and ensure that the workers have the required tools to perform their job.

Monitors harvesters to ensure proper harvesting and packing methods.

Additional tasks: Helps communicate the daily work plan as directed by the Farm Manager. Help ensure other farmworkers take their meal breaks. Maintains work area clean and free of objects that may cause accidents. Returns the trailer to the yard at the end of the day. Clean up trash and excess material and prepare the trailer for the next day. Assist with daily attendance records. Ensures clean and fresh water are always available.

Special Requirements

None